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Rigerman Family History

Rigerman 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: German, Angerman, Ingerman, Ruderman, Wierman, Nierman, Widerman

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Where is the Rigerman family from?

You can see how Rigerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rigerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rigerman families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rigerman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rigerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigerman 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 Rigerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rigerman. 100% of Rigerman 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
    100%

What Rigerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Rigerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigerman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rigerman. 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 36 military records available for the last name Rigerman. For the veterans among your Rigerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigerman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Rigerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rigerman in 1979 was 92, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rigerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigerman 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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