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Rigil Family History

Rigil 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: Vigil, Rigel, Virgil, Regis, Rogel, Civil, Ringel, Reil, Regal

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Where is the Rigil family from?

You can see how Rigil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rigil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rigil families living in Alabama. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rigil's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Rigil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigil 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 50 census records available for the last name Rigil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigil 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rigil. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rigil. For the veterans among your Rigil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigil 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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