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Figas Family History

Figas Name 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: Ligas, Rigas, Filas, Figgs, Fagan, Faas, Vilas, Minas, Livas, Biggs

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Where is the Figas family from?

You can see how Figas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Figas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Figas families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Figas's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Figas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Figas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figas. 37% of Figas men worked as a Miner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Assembler
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Figas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figas 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Figas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 203 military records available for the last name Figas. For the veterans among your Figas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figas lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Figas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Figas in 1945 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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