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Rigglesworth Family History

Rigglesworth 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: Wigglesworth, Wiglesworth, Middlesworth, Molesworth, Charlesworth

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Where is the Rigglesworth family from?

You can see how Rigglesworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigglesworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rigglesworth families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rigglesworth family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigglesworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rigglesworth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigglesworth 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 Rigglesworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rigglesworth. 100% of Rigglesworth men worked as a Brakeman.

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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

  • Brakeman
    100%

What Rigglesworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Rigglesworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigglesworth 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rigglesworth. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rigglesworth. For the veterans among your Rigglesworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigglesworth lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Rigglesworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rigglesworth in 1977 was 90, and 68 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rigglesworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigglesworth 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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