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Figot Family History

Figot 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: Fagot, Light, Ligon, Fico, Figg, Figone, Frigo, Bigos, Figge, Rigo

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Where is the Figot family from?

You can see how Figot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Figot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Figot families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Figot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Figot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figot 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 58 census records available for the last name Figot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figot 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Figot. 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 17 military records available for the last name Figot. For the veterans among your Figot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Figot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Figot in 1965 was 72, and 56 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figot 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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