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Riggley Family History

Riggley 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: Ringley, Ridgley, Riggles, Riggle, Rigley, Tingley, Ridley, Richley

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Where is the Riggley family from?

You can see how Riggley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Riggley families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Riggley families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riggley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Riggley families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggley 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 100 census records available for the last name Riggley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Riggley. 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 20 military records available for the last name Riggley. For the veterans among your Riggley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Riggley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Riggley in 1970 was 86, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riggley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riggley 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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