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Figaniak Family History

Figaniak 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: Ignasiak, Fidanza, Filipiak, Janiak, Urbaniak, Pitoniak, Frank, Fagan

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Where is the Figaniak family from?

You can see how Figaniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figaniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Figaniak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Figaniak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Figaniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figaniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Figaniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figaniak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Figaniak. 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 39 military records available for the last name Figaniak. For the veterans among your Figaniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figaniak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Figaniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Figaniak in 1958 was 54, and 50 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figaniak 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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