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Figgles Family History

Figgles 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: Riggles, Digges, Figge, Tigges, Files, Gingles, Ingles, Riggle

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Where is the Figgles family from?

You can see how Figgles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgles family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Figgles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Figgles family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Figgles's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Figgles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figgles 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 Figgles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attending College was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figgles. 100% of Figgles women worked as an Attending College.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attending College
    100%

What Figgles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Figgles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgles 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Figgles. 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 20 military records available for the last name Figgles. For the veterans among your Figgles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgles lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Figgles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Figgles in 1972 was 84, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figgles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figgles 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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