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Rigels Family History

Rigels 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: Riels, Rigel, Rivers, Ries, Rogel, Ringel, Riegel, Igel, Rives, Regel

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Where is the Rigels family from?

You can see how Rigels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rigels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rigels families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rigels families in 1880.
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What did your Rigels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Examiner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rigels. 100% of Rigels women worked as an Examiner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Rigels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigels 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rigels. 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 Rigels. For the veterans among your Rigels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigels lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Rigels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rigels in 1982 was 73, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigels 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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