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Figus Family History

Figus 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: Fogus, Figgs, Vigus, Fergus, Biggs, Angus, Figura, Mikus, Fiscus

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Where is the Figus family from?

You can see how Figus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Figus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Figus families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Figus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Figus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figus 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 Figus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figus. 100% of Figus men worked as a Miner and 100% of Figus women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Figus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Figus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figus 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Figus. 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 127 military records available for the last name Figus. For the veterans among your Figus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Figus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Figus in 1965 was 66, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figus 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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