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Rigor Family History

Rigor Surname Meaning

Spanish (Canary Islands): nickname from rigor ‘severity’. This surname is most common in the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Rigor family from?

You can see how Rigor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rigor families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigor's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rigor families in 1911.
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What did your Rigor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rigor. 40% of Rigor men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Radio Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rigor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigor 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Rigor. 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 301 military records available for the last name Rigor. For the veterans among your Rigor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rigor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rigor in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigor 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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