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Rigge Family History

Rigge Surname Meaning

see Rigg.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rigge family from?

You can see how Rigge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rigge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Rigge families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rigge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rigge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigge 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 Rigge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rigge. 46% of Rigge men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rigge women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rigge were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Steno
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rigge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigge 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Rigge. 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 240 military records available for the last name Rigge. For the veterans among your Rigge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigge lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rigge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rigge in 1954 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigge 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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