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Figures Name Meaning

Altered form of English Vigures itself an extinct variant of Vigus . English: probably a variant of Figgis a nickname from fikeis a Norman French form of Old French ficheis ‘faithful’.

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


Similar surnames: Riggles, Bires, Fimbres, Pigue, Vigus, Mires, Bogues, Fines, Figge

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Where is the Figures family from?

You can see how Figures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figures family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Figures families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Figures families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Figures's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Figures families in 1911.
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What did your Figures ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figures. 48% of Figures men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Figures women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Chauffeur
    9%
  • Huckster
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Figures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figures 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Figures. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Figures. For the veterans among your Figures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figures lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Figures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Figures in 1962 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

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