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Figgans Family History

Figgans 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: Figgins, Wiggans, Biggins, Higgins, Siggins, Liggins, Riggins

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Where is the Figgans family from?

You can see how Figgans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Figgans families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Figgans families living in East Lothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Figgans's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Figgans families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figgans 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 190 census records available for the last name Figgans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgans 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Figgans. 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 12 military records available for the last name Figgans. For the veterans among your Figgans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgans lifespan?

Average Figgans life expectancy in 1965 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figgans 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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