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Rignald Family History

Rignald 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: Vignali, Wignall, Ronald, Rinaldo, Rinard, Ringwald, Rigaud, Rigali

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Where is the Rignald family from?

You can see how Rignald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rignald family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rignald families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Rignald families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rignald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rignald families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Rignald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rignald 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rignald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rignald. For the veterans among your Rignald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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