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Figler Family History

Figler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fiegler (see Fiegel) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Figler family from?

You can see how Figler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Figler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Figler families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Figler's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Figler families in 1891.
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What did your Figler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figler. 32% of Figler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Figler women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Coal Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Figler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Figler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figler 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Figler. 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 354 military records available for the last name Figler. For the veterans among your Figler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Figler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Figler in 1960 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figler 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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