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Riga Family History

Riga Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): derivative of medieval Greek rēgas ‘king’ (see Rigas).

In some cases also an American shortened form (and Greek feminine form denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Greek Rigas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riga family from?

You can see how Riga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riga family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Riga family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riga's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riga families in 1891.
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What did your Riga ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riga. 100% of Riga women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riga 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Riga. 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 Riga. For the veterans among your Riga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Riga in 1963 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riga 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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