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Mcfiggin Family History

Mcfiggin 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: Wiggin, Mcferrin, Mcgiffin, Mcmillin, Miggins, Mcirvin, Coggin

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Where is the Mcfiggin family from?

You can see how Mcfiggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfiggin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcfiggin families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcfiggin families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mcfiggin's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mcfiggin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Mcfiggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfiggin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcfiggin. 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 Mcfiggin. For the veterans among your Mcfiggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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