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Figge Family History

Figge Name Meaning

English: variant of Figg . German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with Fried- as for example Friedrich . German: in southwestern Germany a nickname for a tease or a nervous person from Middle High German vicken ‘to rub or fidget’. German: in some cases from a short form of the female personal name Sophie.

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


Similar surnames: Tagge, Feige, Linge, Giggey, Fieger, Winge, Figg, Nigg, Ringe, Bigge

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Where is the Figge family from?

You can see how Figge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Figge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Figge families living in Sussex. This was about 65% of all the recorded Figge's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Figge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Figge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figge. 25% of Figge men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Figge women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Figge were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Retired
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Figge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figge 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Figge. 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 832 military records available for the last name Figge. For the veterans among your Figge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figge lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Figge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Figge in 1948 was 34, and 66 in 2004.

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