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Figon Family History

Figon 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: Ligon, Figone, Frigon, Simon, Fagan, Finn, Rigdon, Faison, Aiton

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Where is the Figon family from?

You can see how Figon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Figon family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Figon's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Figon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figon 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 206 census records available for the last name Figon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figon 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Figon. 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 13 military records available for the last name Figon. For the veterans among your Figon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Figon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Figon in 1959 was 45, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figon 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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