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Rigsegger Family History

Rigsegger 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: Ruegsegger, Rieger, Ripperger, Risinger, Riegsecker, Riegler

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Where is the Rigsegger family from?

You can see how Rigsegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigsegger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Rigsegger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rigsegger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigsegger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rigsegger families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Rigsegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigsegger 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 Rigsegger. 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 Rigsegger. For the veterans among your Rigsegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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