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Figlin Family History

Figlin 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: Biglin, Siglin, Wiggin, Timlin, Fellin, Follin, Falin, Fralin, Firmin

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Where is the Figlin family from?

You can see how Figlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Figlin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Figlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Figlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Figlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Messenger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figlin. 100% of Figlin men worked as a Messenger. .

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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

  • Messenger
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Figlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figlin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Figlin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Figlin. For the veterans among your Figlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Figlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Figlin in 1963 was 44, and 69 in 1998.

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