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Rigal Family History

Rigal Surname 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: Regal, Rogal, Rigas, Rigali, Rigel, Riga, Wigal, Sigal, Rial, Gal

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Where is the Rigal family from?

You can see how Rigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Rigal families living in Warwickshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rigal's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rigal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rigal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rigal. 67% of Rigal men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Rigal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Rigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigal 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Rigal. 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 205 military records available for the last name Rigal. For the veterans among your Rigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rigal in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rigal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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