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Figard Family History

Figard Name Meaning

French: nickname derived from figue ‘fig’.

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


Similar surnames: Figaro, Bitar, Filardo, Rivard, Picard, Fayard, Pinard, Rigaud

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Where is the Figard family from?

You can see how Figard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Figard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Figard family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Figard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Figard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Figard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figard. 29% of Figard men worked as a Miner and 50% of Figard women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Figard were Rancher and Wrapping. .

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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

  • Miner
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Rancher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Wrapping
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Figard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figard 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Figard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 359 military records available for the last name Figard. For the veterans among your Figard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figard lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Figard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Figard in 1959 was 25, and 80 in 2004.

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