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Figa Family History

Figa 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: Figg, Higa, Fila, Fina, Faga, Biga, Miga, Riga, Ida, Fogg

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Where is the Figa family from?

You can see how Figa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Figa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Figa family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Figa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Figa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figa 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 Figa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figa. 34% of Figa 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
    34%
  • Groc Clerk
    34%
  • Baker
    34%

What Figa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Figa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figa 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Figa. 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 42 military records available for the last name Figa. For the veterans among your Figa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Figa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Figa in 1969 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figa 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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