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Figl Family History

Figl 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: Figg, Migl, Nigl, Fiel, Fill, Sigl, Figel, Fiegl, Gill, Kiel

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Where is the Figl family from?

You can see how Figl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Figl family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Figl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Figl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Figl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Figl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Figl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figl 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Figl. 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 25 military records available for the last name Figl. For the veterans among your Figl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figl lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Figl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Figl in 1976 was 81, and 92 in 1992.

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