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Rige Family History

Rige 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: Ridge, Rise, Rigo, Rigg, Ruge, Riege, Rike, Rege, Ige, Ringe

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Where is the Rige family from?

You can see how Rige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rige family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rige families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Rige families living in Montgomeryshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rige's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Rige families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rige surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rige ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rige. 100% of Rige men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Rige family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Rige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rige 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Rige. 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 640 military records available for the last name Rige. For the veterans among your Rige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rige lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Rige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rige in 1974 was 80, and 86 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rige

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rige 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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