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Figgess Family History

Figgess Surname Meaning

see Figgis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Figgess family from?

You can see how Figgess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgess family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Figgess families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Figgess's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Figgess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figgess 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 Figgess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Figgess. 82% of Figgess women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

What Figgess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Figgess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgess 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Figgess. 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 19 military records available for the last name Figgess. For the veterans among your Figgess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgess lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Figgess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Figgess in 1974 was 63, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figgess 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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