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Fignier Family History

Fignier 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, Finger, Finner, Finer, Rinier, Frenier, Finder, Signer

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Where is the Fignier family from?

You can see how Fignier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fignier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fignier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fignier families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fignier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fignier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fignier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Fignier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fignier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fignier. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fignier. For the veterans among your Fignier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fignier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Fignier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fignier in 1970 was 92, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fignier 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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