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Rigueur Family History

Rigueur 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: Riger, Rigler, Risher, Eigner, Rider, Ringer, Richer, Roger, Rager

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigueur 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 18 census records available for the last name Rigueur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigueur 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rigueur. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rigueur. For the veterans among your Rigueur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigueur lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Rigueur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rigueur in 1995 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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