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Riges Family History

Riges 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: Ries, Rives, Rines, Riggs, Riger, Rigas, Rigel, Riles, Rimes, Miles

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Where is the Riges family from?

You can see how Riges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riges family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Riges family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riges's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Riges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riges 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 194 census records available for the last name Riges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riges 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Riges. 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 17 military records available for the last name Riges. For the veterans among your Riges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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