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Figgins Family History

Figgins Name Meaning

English: variant of Ficken 2 with voicing of the intervocalic consonant and addition of post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Higgins, Filkins, Siggins, Kiggins, Huggins, Miggins, Biggins

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Where is the Figgins family from?

You can see how Figgins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Figgins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Figgins families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Figgins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Figgins families in 1911.
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What did your Figgins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Figgins. 60% of Figgins men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Figgins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgins 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 645 immigration records available for the last name Figgins. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Figgins. For the veterans among your Figgins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgins lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Figgins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Figgins in 1946 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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