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Rigens Family History

Rigens 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: Ridens, Rivers, Ries, Ringen, Regen, Rives, Rigano, Rubens, Riggins

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Where is the Rigens family from?

You can see how Rigens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rigens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rigens families living in South Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rigens's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rigens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigens 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 82 census records available for the last name Rigens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigens 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rigens. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rigens. For the veterans among your Rigens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigens lifespan?

Average Rigens life expectancy in 1978 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigens 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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