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Figsby Family History

Figsby 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: Bigsby, Rigsby, Frisby, Risby, Lisby, Filby, Bigby, Wisby, Rigby

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Where is the Figsby family from?

You can see how Figsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figsby family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Figsby families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Figsby's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Figsby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figsby 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 Figsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Figsby. 100% of Figsby men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Figsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figsby 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Figsby. 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 95 military records available for the last name Figsby. For the veterans among your Figsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figsby lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Figsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Figsby in 1976 was 85, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figsby 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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