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Rigsdy Family History

Rigsdy 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, Risby, Rigby, Rigney, Bigsby, Grigsby, Riedy, Rindy, Riggsby

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Where is the Rigsdy family from?

You can see how Rigsdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigsdy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rigsdy family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigsdy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rigsdy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigsdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Rigsdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigsdy 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 Rigsdy. 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 Rigsdy. For the veterans among your Rigsdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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