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Figuroa Family History

Figuroa 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: Figura, Figueroa, Figaro, Figures, Gura, Miura, Fitzroy, Figliola

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Where is the Figuroa family from?

You can see how Figuroa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figuroa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Figuroa families living in Arizona. This was about 30% of all the recorded Figuroa's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Figuroa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figuroa 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 Figuroa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figuroa. 58% of Figuroa men worked as a Labor and 100% of Figuroa women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Labor
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Figuroa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Figuroa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figuroa 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Figuroa. 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 36 military records available for the last name Figuroa. For the veterans among your Figuroa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figuroa lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Figuroa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Figuroa in 1987 was 84, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figuroa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figuroa 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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