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Figgs Family History

Figgs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Figg.

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


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Where is the Figgs family from?

You can see how Figgs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Figgs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Figgs families living in Manitoba. This was about 52% of all the recorded Figgs's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Figgs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figgs 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 Figgs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figgs. 42% of Figgs men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Figgs women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Figgs were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Owner
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Figgs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Figgs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgs 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Figgs. 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 504 military records available for the last name Figgs. For the veterans among your Figgs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgs lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Figgs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Figgs in 1945 was 21, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figgs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figgs 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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