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Figher Family History

Figher 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: Fisher, Figler, Risher, Eigner, Finger, Fishel, Richer, Fichter

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Where is the Figher family from?

You can see how Figher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Figher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Figher families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Figher's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Figher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figher 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 95 census records available for the last name Figher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figher 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Figher. 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 24 military records available for the last name Figher. For the veterans among your Figher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figher 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figher

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