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Riggleton Family History

Riggleton 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: Singleton, Riggleman, Eggleton, Pingleton, Middleton, Eggleston

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Where is the Riggleton family from?

You can see how Riggleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggleton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riggleton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Riggleton family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Riggleton's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Riggleton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Riggleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggleton 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 Riggleton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Riggleton. For the veterans among your Riggleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggleton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Riggleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Riggleton in 1966 was 81, and 46 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riggleton 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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