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Rigelman Family History

Rigelman 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: Kielman, Vogelman, Riggleman, Eidelman, Siegelman, Engelman, Riedman

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Where is the Rigelman family from?

You can see how Rigelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rigelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rigelman families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rigelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rigelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rigelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rigelman. 34% of Rigelman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rigelman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rigelman were Farmers and Farmers.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmers
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Farmers
    50%

What Rigelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Rigelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigelman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rigelman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Rigelman. For the veterans among your Rigelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigelman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Rigelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rigelman in 1953 was 35, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigelman 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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