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Riggy Family History

Riggy 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: Rigg, Rigby, Riggs, Riggi, Ring, Prigge, Ridge, Biggs, Riley, Figg

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Where is the Riggy family from?

You can see how Riggy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggy family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Riggy family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Riggy's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Riggy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Riggy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Riggy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Riggy. For the veterans among your Riggy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggy lifespan?

Average Riggy life expectancy in 1995 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riggy 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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