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Riggney Family History

Riggney 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: Rigney, Giggey, Ringley, Ridgley, Riggles, Riggle, Riney, Riggen

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Where is the Riggney family from?

You can see how Riggney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Riggney families living in Maryland. This was about 54% of all the recorded Riggney's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Riggney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Riggney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggney 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 immigration records available for the last name Riggney. 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 1 military records available for the last name Riggney. For the veterans among your Riggney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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