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Rhiger Family History

Rhiger 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: Riger, Rhiner, Roiger, Reiger, Hager, Rider, Reifer, Ringer, Seiger

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Where is the Rhiger family from?

You can see how Rhiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhiger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rhiger families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhiger's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Rhiger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhiger 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 Rhiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhiger. 100% of Rhiger 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 Rhiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Rhiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhiger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rhiger. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rhiger. For the veterans among your Rhiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhiger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Rhiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rhiger in 1948 was 28, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhiger 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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