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Figoff Family History

Figoff 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: Goff, Figone, Rogoff, Dimoff, Mcgoff, Wikoff, Shroff, Hoff, Duboff

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Where is the Figoff family from?

You can see how Figoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Figoff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Figoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Figoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figoff 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 Figoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Figoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Figoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figoff 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Figoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Figoff. For the veterans among your Figoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Figoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Figoff in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figoff 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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