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Rigall Family History

Rigall 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: Rigali, Ridall, Gall, Regal, Wignall, Rogalla, Ryall, Rogala, Wigfall

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Where is the Rigall family from?

You can see how Rigall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rigall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Rigall families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rigall's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rigall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigall 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 Rigall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rigall. 100% of Rigall women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Rigall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigall 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Rigall. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rigall. For the veterans among your Rigall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rigall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rigall in 1967 was 76, and 22 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigall 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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