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Riggin Family History

Riggin Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Reagan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Riggen, Riggan, Riggle, Raglin, Rigdon, Siglin, Rygg, Ragin, Roggie

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Where is the Riggin family from?

You can see how Riggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riggin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Riggin families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Riggin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riggin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggin. 22% of Riggin men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Riggin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggin were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Riggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggin 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Riggin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Riggin. For the veterans among your Riggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Riggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Riggin in 1955 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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