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Figueiredo Family History

Figueiredo Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Figueiredo.

It derives from the collective noun figueiredo meaning ‘grove of fig trees’.

This name is often associated with specific geographical locations.

Figueiredo is a common toponym in regions where these languages are spoken.

The name reflects the natural environment that characterizes these areas.

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


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Where is the Figueiredo family from?

You can see how Figueiredo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figueiredo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Figueiredo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Figueiredo families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Figueiredo's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Figueiredo families in 1891.
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What did your Figueiredo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figueiredo. 39% of Figueiredo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Figueiredo women worked as a Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Gardner
    20%
  • Fisherman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Figueiredo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Figueiredo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figueiredo 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Figueiredo. 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 356 military records available for the last name Figueiredo. For the veterans among your Figueiredo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figueiredo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Figueiredo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Figueiredo in 1957 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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