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Figgins Family History

Figgins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ficken 2 with voicing of the intervocalic consonant and addition of post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Figgins family from?

You can see how Figgins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Figgins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 105 Figgins families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Figgins's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Figgins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figgins 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 Figgins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Figgins. 20% of Figgins men worked as a Chauffeur and 80% of Figgins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Figgins were Railway Clerk and Office Cleaner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Pensioner
    20%
  • Railway Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Figgins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgins 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 645 immigration records available for the last name Figgins. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Figgins. For the veterans among your Figgins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgins lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Figgins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Figgins in 1946 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figgins 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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