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Riggans Family History

Riggans Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Ayrshire and Renfrewshire): variant of Riggins.

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


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Where is the Riggans family from?

You can see how Riggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riggans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Riggans families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Riggans's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Riggans families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggans 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 Riggans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggans. 40% of Riggans men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Riggans women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggans were Log Cutter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Blacksmith
    14%
  • Log Cutter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Riggans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggans 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Riggans. 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 275 military records available for the last name Riggans. For the veterans among your Riggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Riggans in 1963 was 81, and 61 in 2004.

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