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Rigenhagen Family History

Rigenhagen 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: Ziegenhagen, Bugenhagen, Greenhagen, Gruenhagen, Rehagen, Levenhagen

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Where is the Rigenhagen family from?

You can see how Rigenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigenhagen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rigenhagen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigenhagen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rigenhagen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Rigenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigenhagen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rigenhagen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rigenhagen. For the veterans among your Rigenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigenhagen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Rigenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rigenhagen in 1977 was 11, and 1 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigenhagen 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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