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Rigotty Family History

Rigotty 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: Ricotta, Riotto, Pigott, Timothy, Gott, Witty, Rotta, Rigo, Rivett

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Where is the Rigotty family from?

You can see how Rigotty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigotty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rigotty family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigotty's in USA. California had the highest population of Rigotty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigotty 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 13 census records available for the last name Rigotty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigotty 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rigotty. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rigotty. For the veterans among your Rigotty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigotty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Rigotty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rigotty in 1967 was 89, and 89 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigotty 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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