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Figger Family History

Figger 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, Figge, Fieger, Bigger, Figler, Wigger, Fisher, Eigner, Egger

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Where is the Figger family from?

You can see how Figger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Figger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Figger families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Figger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Figger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figger 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 Figger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figger. 40% of Figger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Figger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Retired
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Figger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Figger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figger 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Figger. 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 152 military records available for the last name Figger. For the veterans among your Figger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Figger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Figger in 1967 was 79, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figger 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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