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Riggen Family History

Riggen Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Regan.

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


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Where is the Riggen family from?

You can see how Riggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riggen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Riggen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Riggen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riggen families in 1911.
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What did your Riggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggen. 22% of Riggen men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Riggen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggen were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggen 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Riggen. 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 510 military records available for the last name Riggen. For the veterans among your Riggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Riggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riggen in 1951 was 36, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riggen 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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