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Rigaud Family History

Rigaud Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ricwald composed of ric ‘powerful’ and wald ‘power authority’.

This surname is also found in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Rigaud family from?

You can see how Rigaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rigaud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rigaud families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigaud's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Rigaud families in 1891.
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What did your Rigaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rigaud. 60% of Rigaud men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rigaud women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Rigaud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rigaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigaud 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rigaud. 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 699 military records available for the last name Rigaud. For the veterans among your Rigaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigaud lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rigaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rigaud in 1963 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigaud 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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