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Riggles Family History

Riggles Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Riggall which occurs chiefly in Lincolnshire but is unexplained.

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


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Where is the Riggles family from?

You can see how Riggles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Riggles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Riggles families living in Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Riggles's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Riggles families in 1891.
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What did your Riggles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggles. 24% of Riggles men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Riggles women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggles were Mechanic 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
    24%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riggles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggles 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Riggles. 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 318 military records available for the last name Riggles. For the veterans among your Riggles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggles lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Riggles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Riggles in 1946 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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