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Rigeman Family History

Rigeman 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: Rieman, Roseman, Richman, Hageman, Hegeman, Rittman, Dikeman, Rodeman

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Where is the Rigeman family from?

You can see how Rigeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rigeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rigeman families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rigeman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rigeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigeman 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 60 census records available for the last name Rigeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigeman 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 immigration records available for the last name Rigeman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rigeman. For the veterans among your Rigeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigeman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Rigeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rigeman in 1972 was 86, and 98 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigeman 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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