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Riglin Family History

Riglin Surname Meaning

From Rickling (Essex) which is recorded as Richelingā in 1086, Riclinges in 1214, Rigeling in 1214, Rikelinges in 1235, and Rikeling in 1256.

The place-name derives from an Old English personal name Rīcola (female) or *Rīcela (male) + the group-name suffix -ingas.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Riglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riglin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riglin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Riglin families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Riglin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riglin families in 1891.
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What did your Riglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riglin. 38% of Riglin men worked as a Motor Fitter and 89% of Riglin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riglin were Coal Carman and College Student.

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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

  • Motor Fitter
    38%
  • Farmworker
    38%
  • Coal Carman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • College Student
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Riglin. 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 96 military records available for the last name Riglin. For the veterans among your Riglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riglin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Riglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Riglin in 1965 was 80, and 87 in 2000.

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