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Rignier Family History

Rignier 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: Rinier, Regnier, Eigner, Ringer, Risner, Regner, Rinner, Rinker

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Where is the Rignier family from?

You can see how Rignier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rignier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rignier families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rignier families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rignier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rignier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rignier 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 117 census records available for the last name Rignier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rignier 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 Rignier. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rignier. For the veterans among your Rignier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rignier lifespan?

Average Rignier life expectancy in 1999 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rignier 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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