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Riegor Family History

Riegor 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: Rieger, Rigor, Diego, Ringer, Krieger, Rego, Gregor, Riegel, Reger

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Where is the Riegor family from?

You can see how Riegor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riegor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riegor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Riegor family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Riegor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Riegor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riegor 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 48 census records available for the last name Riegor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riegor 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Riegor. 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 15 military records available for the last name Riegor. For the veterans among your Riegor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riegor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Riegor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Riegor in 1964 was 76, and 68 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riegor 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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