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Rigano Family History

Rigano Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian riganu ‘origano marjoram’

applied as a topographic name or as a metonymic occupational name

for a grower or seller of herbs.

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


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Where is the Rigano family from?

You can see how Rigano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rigano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rigano families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigano's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rigano families in 1891.
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What did your Rigano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rigano. 34% of Rigano men worked as a Plasterer and 34% of Rigano women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rigano were Carpenter and Packer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plasterer
    34%
  • Presser
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Packer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rigano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigano 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Rigano. 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 117 military records available for the last name Rigano. For the veterans among your Rigano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigano lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rigano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rigano in 1960 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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