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Rigsbey Family History

Rigsbey 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: Rigsby, Rigsbee, Risby, Risley, Rigby, Rigney, Rimbey, Bigsby

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Where is the Rigsbey family from?

You can see how Rigsbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigsbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigsbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rigsbey families living in Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rigsbey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rigsbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigsbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rigsbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rigsbey. 50% of Rigsbey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rigsbey women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rigsbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Rigsbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigsbey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rigsbey. 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 66 military records available for the last name Rigsbey. For the veterans among your Rigsbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigsbey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rigsbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rigsbey in 1969 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rigsbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigsbey 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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