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Figatner Family History

Figatner 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: Lightner, Feightner, Fichtner, Garner, Eigner, Feather, Fichter

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Where is the Figatner family from?

You can see how Figatner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figatner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Figatner family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Figatner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Figatner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figatner 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 68 census records available for the last name Figatner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figatner 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Figatner. 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 33 military records available for the last name Figatner. For the veterans among your Figatner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figatner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Figatner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Figatner in 1974 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figatner 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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