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Riggenbach Family History

Riggenbach Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rickenbach.

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


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Where is the Riggenbach family from?

You can see how Riggenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggenbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riggenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Riggenbach family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Riggenbach's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Riggenbach families in 1891.
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What did your Riggenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggenbach. 35% of Riggenbach men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riggenbach women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Riggenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riggenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggenbach 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Riggenbach. 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 244 military records available for the last name Riggenbach. For the veterans among your Riggenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggenbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riggenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Riggenbach in 1962 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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