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Rigger Family History

Rigger 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: Ringer, Bigger, Rieger, Riger, Ritger, Trigger, Riggers, Crigger

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Where is the Rigger family from?

You can see how Rigger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rigger families living in Devon. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rigger's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rigger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rigger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rigger. 46% of Rigger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rigger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rigger were Salesman and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

What Rigger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rigger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigger 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Rigger. 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 436 military records available for the last name Rigger. For the veterans among your Rigger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rigger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rigger in 1971 was 72, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rigger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigger 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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