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Rigda Family History

Rigda 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: Riga, Rada, Ida, Iida, Rind, Roda, Rigdon, Riera, Rega, Vida

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Where is the Rigda family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigda 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 Rigda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rigda. 100% of Rigda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rigda women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Rigda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigda 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rigda. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rigda. For the veterans among your Rigda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigda lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rigda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rigda in 1958 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigda 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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