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Riggelsen Family History

Riggelsen 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: Ringeisen, Riessen, Nielsen, Riesen, Michelsen, Riggles, Nickelsen

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Riggelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggelsen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Riggelsen. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Riggelsen. For the veterans among your Riggelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggelsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1971, in the United States, Riggelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Riggelsen in 1967 was 69, and 79 in 1971.

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