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Figer Family History

Figer 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: Finger, Filer, Tiger, Fieger, Finer, Fager, Feger, Fier, Fifer, Riger

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Where is the Figer family from?

You can see how Figer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Figer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Figer family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Figer's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Figer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figer 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 Figer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figer. 38% of Figer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Figer women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Figer were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Figer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Figer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figer 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Figer. 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 215 military records available for the last name Figer. For the veterans among your Figer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Figer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Figer in 1969 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figer 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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