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Fignor Family History

Fignor 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: Tignor, Signor, Eigner, Signore, Agnor, Finner, Finer, Minor, Fino

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Where is the Fignor family from?

You can see how Fignor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fignor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fignor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fignor families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fignor's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Fignor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fignor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fignor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fignor. 100% of Fignor men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fignor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Fignor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fignor 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fignor. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fignor. For the veterans among your Fignor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fignor lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Fignor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fignor in 1959 was 51, and 87 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fignor 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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