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Riggert Name Meaning

North German and North Frisian: variant of Rickert

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


Similar surnames: Riggers, Rickert, Riegert, Wiegert, Eggert, Biggers, Biegert, Ritzert

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Where is the Riggert family from?

You can see how Riggert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riggert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Riggert family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Riggert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riggert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riggert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggert. 35% of Riggert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Riggert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggert were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riggert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggert 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Riggert. 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 123 military records available for the last name Riggert. For the veterans among your Riggert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Riggert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Riggert in 1964 was 72, and 57 in 2003.

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