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Figgner Family History

Figgner 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: Eigner, Finger, Figone, Figge, Finner, Fitzner, Fieger, Finer, Bigger

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Where is the Figgner family from?

You can see how Figgner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Figgner families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Figgner family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Figgner's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Figgner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figgner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Figgner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figgner. 100% of Figgner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Figgner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Figgner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Figgner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Figgner. For the veterans among your Figgner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Figgner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Figgner in 1981 was 87, and 78 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figgner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figgner 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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