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Rigi Family History

Rigi 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: Risi, Rigo, Rigg, Rini, Righi, Riga, Riggi, Rich, Ring, Ries

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Where is the Rigi family from?

You can see how Rigi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rigi family living in Arizona. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rigi's in USA. Arizona and 3 other states had the highest population of Rigi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigi 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 89 census records available for the last name Rigi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigi 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rigi. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rigi. For the veterans among your Rigi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigi lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Rigi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rigi in 1983 was 79, and 48 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rigi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigi 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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