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Figur Family History

Figur 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: Figura, Sigur, Finger, Filer, Figg, Tiger, Figge, Figaro, Fieger

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Where is the Figur family from?

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

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figur. 100% of Figur women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Figur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Figur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figur 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Figur. 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 60 military records available for the last name Figur. For the veterans among your Figur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figur lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Figur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Figur in 1965 was 54, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figur 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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