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Rigen Family History

Rigen 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: Ringen, Regen, Ragen, Eigen, Riger, Rigel, Risen, Rugen, Wigen, Vigen

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Where is the Rigen family from?

You can see how Rigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rigen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rigen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rigen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rigen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigen 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 Rigen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rigen. 100% of Rigen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Rigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigen 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rigen. 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 356 military records available for the last name Rigen. For the veterans among your Rigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Rigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rigen in 1979 was 67, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigen 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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