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Rigley Family History

Rigley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wrigley.

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


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Where is the Rigley family from?

You can see how Rigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 694 Rigley families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rigley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rigley families in 1891.
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What did your Rigley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rigley. 25% of Rigley men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Rigley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rigley were Motor Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Coal Hewer Retired
    8%
  • Motor Engineer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    2%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Rigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigley 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rigley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rigley. For the veterans among your Rigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rigley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rigley in 1944 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigley 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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