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Riggio Family History

Riggio Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Reggio Calabria (see Reggio) from a dialect form of the placename.

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


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Where is the Riggio family from?

You can see how Riggio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 44 Riggio families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Riggio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riggio families in 1920.
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What did your Riggio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggio. 25% of Riggio men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Riggio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggio were Clerk and 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
    25%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Riggio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggio 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Riggio. 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 993 military records available for the last name Riggio. For the veterans among your Riggio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggio lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Riggio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riggio in 1948 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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