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Riganey Family History

Riganey 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: Rigney, Reaney, Rigano, Riney, Raney, Rigley, Ganey, Sidney, Radney

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Where is the Riganey family from?

You can see how Riganey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riganey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riganey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Riganey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riganey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riganey 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 17 census records available for the last name Riganey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riganey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Riganey. 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 27 military records available for the last name Riganey. For the veterans among your Riganey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riganey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Riganey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Riganey in 1978 was 54, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riganey 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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