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Riggsbee Family History

Riggsbee Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Rigsby.

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


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Where is the Riggsbee family from?

You can see how Riggsbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggsbee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riggsbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 231 Riggsbee families living in North Carolina. This was about 85% of all the recorded Riggsbee's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Riggsbee families in 1880.
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What did your Riggsbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggsbee. 45% of Riggsbee men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Riggsbee women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggsbee were Mechanic and Librarian.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    42%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Librarian
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riggsbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggsbee 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Riggsbee. 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 674 military records available for the last name Riggsbee. For the veterans among your Riggsbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggsbee lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Riggsbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Riggsbee in 1960 was 27, and 67 in 2004.

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