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Riggall Family History

Riggall Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Rickell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Riggall family from?

You can see how Riggall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riggall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 256 Riggall families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Riggall's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Riggall families in 1891.
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What did your Riggall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riggall. 31% of Riggall men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Riggall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggall were Fish Meat Worker and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    12%
  • Fish Meat Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Riggall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggall 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Riggall. 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 516 military records available for the last name Riggall. For the veterans among your Riggall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggall lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Riggall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Riggall in 1958 was 70, and 62 in 2003.

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