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Figlar Family History

Figlar 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: Filar, Ziglar, Figler, Vilar, Villar, Fiala, Filler, Filer, Fila

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Where is the Figlar family from?

You can see how Figlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figlar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Figlar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Figlar families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Figlar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Figlar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figlar 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 Figlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figlar. 37% of Figlar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Figlar women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Cotton Dyer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Figlar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Figlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figlar 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Figlar. 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 93 military records available for the last name Figlar. For the veterans among your Figlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figlar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Figlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Figlar in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figlar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figlar 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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