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Rigart Family History

Rigart 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: Ribar, Figaro, Rigano, Elgart, Rivard, Riger, Rigas, Rinard, Hilgart

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Where is the Rigart family from?

You can see how Rigart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rigart family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rigart's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rigart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigart 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 109 census records available for the last name Rigart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigart 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rigart. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rigart. For the veterans among your Rigart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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