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Riggers Family History

Riggers Surname Meaning

North German North Frisian and East Frisian: variant of Rickers. This surname is virtually non-existing in North and East Frisia.

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


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Where is the Riggers family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riggers. 30% of Riggers 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riggers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggers 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Riggers. 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 270 military records available for the last name Riggers. For the veterans among your Riggers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Riggers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Riggers in 1964 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riggers 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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