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Rigrish Family History

Rigrish 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: Irish, Sigrist, English, Grosh, Idris, Parrish, Regis, Anguish

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Where is the Rigrish family from?

You can see how Rigrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigrish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rigrish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rigrish families living in Kentucky. This was about 82% of all the recorded Rigrish's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rigrish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigrish 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 141 census records available for the last name Rigrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigrish 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rigrish. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rigrish. For the veterans among your Rigrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigrish lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Rigrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rigrish in 1953 was 53, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigrish 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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