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Figenshaw Family History

Figenshaw 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: Henshaw, Renshaw, Openshaw, Hinshaw, Crenshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw

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Where is the Figenshaw family from?

You can see how Figenshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figenshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Figenshaw family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Figenshaw's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Figenshaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figenshaw 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 55 census records available for the last name Figenshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figenshaw 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Figenshaw. 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 6 military records available for the last name Figenshaw. For the veterans among your Figenshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figenshaw lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Figenshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Figenshaw in 1989 was 78, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figenshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figenshaw 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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