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Figgels Family History

Figgels 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: Fiegel, Digges, Figge, Siggers, Tigges, Biggers, Figiel, Figgins

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Where is the Figgels family from?

You can see how Figgels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Figgels families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Figgels's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Figgels families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Figgels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgels 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Figgels. 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 7 military records available for the last name Figgels. For the veterans among your Figgels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgels lifespan?

Average Figgels life expectancy in 2004 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figgels 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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