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Rigel Family History

Rigel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Riegel and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rigel family from?

You can see how Rigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rigel family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rigel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigel 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 Rigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rigel. 23% of Rigel men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Rigel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rigel were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Rigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigel 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Rigel. 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 942 military records available for the last name Rigel. For the veterans among your Rigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rigel in 1943 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigel 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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