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Riggas Family History

Riggas 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: Riggs, Rigas, Riggan, Riojas, Biggs, Digges, Ribas, Viegas, Tigges

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Where is the Riggas family from?

You can see how Riggas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riggas family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Riggas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riggas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggas 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 28 census records available for the last name Riggas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Riggas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Riggas. For the veterans among your Riggas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggas lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1987, in the United States, Riggas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Riggas in 1952 was 42, and 75 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riggas 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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