This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Figiel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Figiel Family History

Figiel Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a prankster from figiel ‘trick’ ‘joke’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Figiel family from?

You can see how Figiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Figiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Figiel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Figiel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Figiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Figiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Printing Sheeto were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figiel. 78% of Figiel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Figiel women worked as a Printing Sheeto.

View Census Data for Figiel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Printing Sheeto
    100%

What Figiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Figiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figiel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Figiel

Passenger Lists

There are 333 immigration records available for the last name Figiel. 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.

View all Figiel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 238 military records available for the last name Figiel. For the veterans among your Figiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Figiel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Figiel family history

Discover More

What is the average Figiel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Figiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Figiel in 1953 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figiel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Figiel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial