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Figh Family History

Figh 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: High, Figg, Fish, Nigh, Vigh, Rich, Hugh, Fogg, Fitch, Light

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Where is the Figh family from?

You can see how Figh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Figh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Figh families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Figh's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Figh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figh 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 Figh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figh. 100% of Figh women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Figh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figh 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Figh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Figh. For the veterans among your Figh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Figh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Figh in 1969 was 74, and 90 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figh 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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