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Reiggs Family History

Reiggs 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: Riggs, Meiggs, Reis, Regis, Biggs, Reiss, Rigg, Regas, Heiges, Reigel

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Where is the Reiggs family from?

You can see how Reiggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiggs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reiggs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Reiggs family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Reiggs's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Reiggs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Reiggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiggs 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Reiggs. 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 26 military records available for the last name Reiggs. For the veterans among your Reiggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiggs lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Reiggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reiggs in 1978 was 54, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiggs 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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