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Figentzer Family History

Figentzer 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: Fetzer, Mentzer, Genzer, Fitzer, Genther, Fenter, Mintzer, Fiester

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Where is the Figentzer family from?

You can see how Figentzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figentzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Figentzer family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Figentzer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Figentzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figentzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Figentzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Figentzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figentzer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Figentzer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Figentzer. For the veterans among your Figentzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figentzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Figentzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Figentzer in 1964 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figentzer 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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