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Ryggs Family History

Ryggs 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: Rygg, Riggs, Regis, Boggs, Biggs, Rogge, Rigg, Regas, Maggs, Rogus

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Where is the Ryggs family from?

You can see how Ryggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryggs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ryggs family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryggs's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Ryggs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Ryggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryggs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ryggs. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ryggs. For the veterans among your Ryggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryggs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Ryggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ryggs in 1966 was 75, and 53 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryggs 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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