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Mcfiggans Family History

Mcfiggans 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: Miggins, Figgins, Wiggans, Mcquiggan, Mcguiggan, Maugans, Biggins

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Where is the Mcfiggans family from?

You can see how Mcfiggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfiggans family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Mcfiggans families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mcfiggans family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfiggans's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Mcfiggans families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Mcfiggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfiggans 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mcfiggans. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcfiggans. For the veterans among your Mcfiggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfiggans lifespan?

Average Mcfiggans life expectancy in 1956 was 57 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 49.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfiggans 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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