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Figuera Family History

Figuera Surname Meaning

Catalan: habitational name from La Figuera in Tarragona Catalonia named with figuera ‘fig tree’ from Latin ficaria.

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


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Where is the Figuera family from?

You can see how Figuera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figuera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Figuera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Figuera families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Figuera's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Figuera families in 1911.
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What did your Figuera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figuera. 80% of Figuera men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Figuera women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Groceryclerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Figuera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Figuera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figuera 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Figuera. 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 81 military records available for the last name Figuera. For the veterans among your Figuera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figuera lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Figuera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Figuera in 1967 was 81, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figuera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figuera 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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