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Mcfiggins Family History

Mcfiggins 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: Figgins, Biggins, Higgins, Dwiggins, Siggins, O'higgins, Liggins

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Where is the Mcfiggins family from?

You can see how Mcfiggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfiggins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcfiggins families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Mcfiggins families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfiggins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcfiggins families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfiggins 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 Mcfiggins ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mcfiggins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Mcfiggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfiggins 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcfiggins. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcfiggins. For the veterans among your Mcfiggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfiggins lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Mcfiggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcfiggins in 1972 was 83, and 68 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfiggins 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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