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Figs Family History

Figs 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: Figg, Fies, Fils, Fiss, Figgs, Fries, Lis, Fogg, Faas, Biss

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Where is the Figs family from?

You can see how Figs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Figs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Figs families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Figs's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Figs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figs 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 247 census records available for the last name Figs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figs 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Figs. 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 Figs. For the veterans among your Figs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figs lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1972, in the United States, Figs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Figs in 1970 was 75, and 67 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figs 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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