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Rigie Family History

Rigie 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: Ririe, Regis, Prigge, Ridge, Rinne, Risi, Rise, Bogie, Ringle, Riebe

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Where is the Rigie family from?

You can see how Rigie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rigie families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Rigie family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rigie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigie 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 39 census records available for the last name Rigie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rigie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rigie. For the veterans among your Rigie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigie lifespan?

Average Rigie life expectancy in 1986 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigie 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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