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Riggan Family History

Riggan Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Regan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riggan family from?

You can see how Riggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riggan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Riggan families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Riggan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Riggan families in 1891.
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What did your Riggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggan. 35% of Riggan men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Riggan women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggan were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Riggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggan 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Riggan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riggan. For the veterans among your Riggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Riggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Riggan in 1944 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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