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Figari Family History

Figari 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: Figaro, Figard, Figura, Ficara, Lipari, Filar, Zicari, Rigali, Funari

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Where is the Figari family from?

You can see how Figari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figari family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Figari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Figari families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Figari's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Figari families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figari surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Figari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figari. 43% of Figari men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

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Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Figari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figari 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Figari. 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 99 military records available for the last name Figari. For the veterans among your Figari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figari lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Figari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Figari in 1952 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figari 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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