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Figner Family History

Figner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eigner, Finner, Finer, Signer, Wigner, Tigner, Figler, Aigner, Bigner

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Where is the Figner family from?

You can see how Figner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Figner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Figner families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Figner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Figner families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Figner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figner. 67% of Figner men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Figner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Figner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 108 immigration records available for the last name Figner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Figner. For the veterans among your Figner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Figner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Figner in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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