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Riggi Family History

Riggi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Riggio. Compare De Riggi.

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


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Where is the Riggi family from?

You can see how Riggi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Riggi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Riggi families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Riggi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riggi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggi 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 Riggi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggi. 44% of Riggi men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Riggi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggi were Labor and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Riggi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riggi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Riggi. 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 540 military records available for the last name Riggi. For the veterans among your Riggi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggi lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Riggi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riggi in 1941 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riggi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riggi 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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