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Figgatt Family History

Figgatt 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: Liggett, Faggart, Piggott, Hoggatt, Froggatt, Fugatt, Biggart

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Where is the Figgatt family from?

You can see how Figgatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Figgatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Figgatt families living in Kent. This was about 46% of all the recorded Figgatt's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Figgatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figgatt 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 Figgatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figgatt. 34% of Figgatt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Figgatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Figgatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgatt 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Figgatt. 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 151 military records available for the last name Figgatt. For the veterans among your Figgatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgatt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Figgatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Figgatt in 1957 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figgatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figgatt 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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