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Figel Family History

Figel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fiegel 3 or Feigel.

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


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Where is the Figel family from?

You can see how Figel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Figel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Figel family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Figel's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Figel families in 1911.
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What did your Figel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Figel. 100% of Figel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Figel women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Figel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Figel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figel 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Figel. 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 500 military records available for the last name Figel. For the veterans among your Figel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Figel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Figel in 1953 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figel 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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