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Rigin Family History

Rigin 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: Rogin, Riggin, Ragin, Rubin, Regis, Regina, Ligon, Wiggin, Rigdon

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Where is the Rigin family from?

You can see how Rigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rigin family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigin's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rigin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigin 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 103 census records available for the last name Rigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigin 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 Rigin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rigin. For the veterans among your Rigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigin lifespan?

Average Rigin life expectancy in 1969 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigin 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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