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Riger Family History

Riger Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the city of Riga the capital of Latvia.

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


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Where is the Riger family from?

You can see how Riger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Riger families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Riger's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Riger families in 1911.
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What did your Riger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Riger. 100% of Riger men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Riger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riger 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Riger. 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 519 military records available for the last name Riger. For the veterans among your Riger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Riger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Riger in 1965 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riger 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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