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Rigault Family History

Rigault 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: Gault, Legault, Rheault, Rigaud, Rigali, Renault, Pinault, Gaunt

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Where is the Rigault family from?

You can see how Rigault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigault family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rigault family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigault's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rigault families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigault 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 131 census records available for the last name Rigault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigault 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Rigault. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rigault. For the veterans among your Rigault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigault lifespan?

Average Rigault life expectancy in 1999 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigault 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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