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Riggal Family History

Riggal 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: Riggan, Ringel, Regal, Riegel, Migdal, Rigg, Rogal, Biggar, Riggs

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Where is the Riggal family from?

You can see how Riggal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riggal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Riggal families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Riggal's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Riggal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggal 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 334 census records available for the last name Riggal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggal 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Riggal. 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 19 military records available for the last name Riggal. For the veterans among your Riggal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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