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Figueroa Family History

Figueroa Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of the places in Galicia (Spain) named Figueiroa from a diminutive of figueira ‘fig tree’.

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


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Where is the Figueroa family from?

You can see how Figueroa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figueroa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Figueroa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Figueroa family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Figueroa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Figueroa families in 1891.
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What did your Figueroa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Figueroa. 100% of Figueroa 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154,000 census records available for the last name Figueroa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figueroa 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 36,000 immigration records available for the last name Figueroa. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Figueroa. For the veterans among your Figueroa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figueroa lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Figueroa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Figueroa in 1944 was 32, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figueroa 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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