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Figuerra Family History

Figuerra 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: Figueira, Figueroa, Guerra, Figura, Figueras, Higuera, Esguerra

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Where is the Figuerra family from?

You can see how Figuerra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figuerra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Figuerra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Figuerra families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Figuerra's in USA. California had the highest population of Figuerra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figuerra 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 506 census records available for the last name Figuerra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figuerra 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Figuerra. 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 29 military records available for the last name Figuerra. For the veterans among your Figuerra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figuerra lifespan?

Average Figuerra life expectancy in 1968 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figuerra 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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