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Riglar Family History

Riglar Surname Meaning

see Rigler.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Riglar family from?

You can see how Riglar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riglar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riglar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Riglar families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Riglar's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Riglar families in 1891.
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What did your Riglar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riglar. 50% of Riglar men worked as a Gardener and 64% of Riglar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riglar were Farm Labourer and Household Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Grocer sub Postmaster
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    12%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%
  • Household Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riglar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riglar 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Riglar. 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 84 military records available for the last name Riglar. For the veterans among your Riglar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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