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Figueras Family History

Figueras Surname Meaning

Catalan: habitational name from a town called Figueres in Alt Empordà Girona Catalonia.

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


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Where is the Figueras family from?

You can see how Figueras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figueras family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Figueras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Figueras family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Figueras's in USA. California had the highest population of Figueras families in 1880.
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What did your Figueras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figueras. 50% of Figueras men worked as a Common 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

  • Common Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Figueras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figueras 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Figueras. 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 229 military records available for the last name Figueras. For the veterans among your Figueras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figueras lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Figueras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Figueras in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figueras 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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