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Figgers Family History

Figgers Surname Meaning

German: southern variant of Ficker 1 and 2 with excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Figgers family from?

You can see how Figgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Figgers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Figgers families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Figgers's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Figgers families in 1891.
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What did your Figgers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Leader was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Figgers. 100% of Figgers women worked as a Leader.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Leader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Figgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgers 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Figgers. 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 99 military records available for the last name Figgers. For the veterans among your Figgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgers lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Figgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Figgers in 1955 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figgers 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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