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Rigan Family History

Rigan 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: Regan, Rigano, Rogan, Rigas, Riga, Ragan, Riggan, Rian, Organ, Gan

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Where is the Rigan family from?

You can see how Rigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rigan family living in Manitoba. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rigan's in Canada. Manitoba and 3 other provinces had the highest population of Rigan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigan 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 Rigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rigan. 26% of Rigan men worked as a Clerk and 72% of Rigan women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rigan were Painter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    72%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Rigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigan 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 942 immigration records available for the last name Rigan. 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 390 military records available for the last name Rigan. For the veterans among your Rigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rigan in 1964 was 77, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigan 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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