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Rigea Family History

Rigea 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: Rilea, Riger, Rigel, Riga, Ries, Rider, Ringer, Ridge, Rogel, Roger

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Where is the Rigea family from?

You can see how Rigea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rigea families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Rigea families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigea's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rigea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigea 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 34 census records available for the last name Rigea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigea 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rigea. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rigea. For the veterans among your Rigea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigea lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Rigea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rigea in 1986 was 86, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigea 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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