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Riggot Family History

Riggot 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: Rigdon, Rigo, Rigg, Piggott, Riggs, Roggow, Riggle, Rigor, Riggert

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Where is the Riggot family from?

You can see how Riggot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Riggot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Riggot family living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Riggot's in United Kingdom. London and 3 other counties had the highest population of Riggot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Riggot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggot 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Riggot. 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 4 military records available for the last name Riggot. For the veterans among your Riggot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggot lifespan?

Average Riggot life expectancy in 1982 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riggot 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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