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Riggsby Family History

Riggsby Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Rigsby.

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


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Where is the Riggsby family from?

You can see how Riggsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggsby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riggsby families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Riggsby family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Riggsby's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Riggsby families in 1840.
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What did your Riggsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggsby. 39% of Riggsby men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Riggsby women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggsby were Farm Labor and Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Riggsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riggsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggsby 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Riggsby. 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 252 military records available for the last name Riggsby. For the veterans among your Riggsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggsby lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Riggsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Riggsby in 1958 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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