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Figgis Family History

Figgis Surname Meaning

from fikeis a Norman French form of Old French ficheis ‘faithful’.

Figeys and Figgis reflect medieval and later voicing of the intervocalic consonant while forms beginning in Fe- show Middle English lengthening and lowering of the vowel hence Feakes.

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


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Where is the Figgis family from?

You can see how Figgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Figgis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Figgis families living in Essex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Figgis's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Figgis families in 1891.
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What did your Figgis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Figgis. 70% of Figgis 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
    70%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Private Secretary
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Figgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgis 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Figgis. 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 181 military records available for the last name Figgis. For the veterans among your Figgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Figgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Figgis in 1964 was 81, and 74 in 1999.

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