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Riggleman Family History

Riggleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Riegelmann: topographic name for a farmer owning a long strip of land

or for someone who lived near a watershed

or a mountain blocking a valley.

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


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Where is the Riggleman family from?

You can see how Riggleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggleman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riggleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Riggleman families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riggleman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Riggleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggleman 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 Riggleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggleman. 35% of Riggleman men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Riggleman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggleman were Miner and Seamstress.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Riggleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggleman 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Riggleman. 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 970 military records available for the last name Riggleman. For the veterans among your Riggleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggleman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Riggleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Riggleman in 1949 was 34, and 68 in 2004.

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