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Rigmaiden Family History

Rigmaiden Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rigmaiden family from?

You can see how Rigmaiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigmaiden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigmaiden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Rigmaiden families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rigmaiden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rigmaiden families in 1891.
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What did your Rigmaiden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rigmaiden. 64% of Rigmaiden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rigmaiden women worked as a Waitress.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farm Hand
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Rigmaiden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Rigmaiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigmaiden 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rigmaiden. 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 149 military records available for the last name Rigmaiden. For the veterans among your Rigmaiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigmaiden lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rigmaiden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rigmaiden in 1956 was 50, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigmaiden 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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