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Rignal Family History

Rignal 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: Vinal, Regal, Dignam, Vignali, Wignall, Brignac, Migdal, Rogal

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Where is the Rignal family from?

You can see how Rignal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rignal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rignal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Rignal families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rignal's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Rignal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Rignal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rignal 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rignal. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rignal. For the veterans among your Rignal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rignal lifespan?

Average Rignal life expectancy in 1974 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rignal 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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