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Riggaus Family History

Riggaus 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: Riggins, Riggs, Rigas, Riggles, Rigaud, Riggers, Riggan, Wiggans

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Where is the Riggaus family from?

You can see how Riggaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggaus family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Riggaus families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riggaus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Riggaus families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Riggaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggaus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Riggaus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Riggaus. For the veterans among your Riggaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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