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Riggin Family History

Riggin Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Reagan.

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


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Where is the Riggin family from?

You can see how Riggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riggin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Riggin families living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Riggin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Riggin families in 1891.
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What did your Riggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riggin. 100% of Riggin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Riggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggin 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Riggin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Riggin. For the veterans among your Riggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Riggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Riggin in 1955 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riggin 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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