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Rigney Name Meaning

Irish (Offaly): from Ó Raigne a variant of Ó Raighne; see Rainey .

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


Similar surnames: Rimbey, Sisney, Ridley, Sidney, Rodney, Rickey, Riffey, Disney

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Where is the Rigney family from?

You can see how Rigney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Rigney families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Rigney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rigney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rigney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rigney. 56% of Rigney men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Motorman
    23%
  • Storekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Rigney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigney 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rigney. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Rigney. For the veterans among your Rigney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigney lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rigney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rigney in 1942 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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