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Rigney Family History

Rigney Surname Meaning

Irish (Offaly): from Ó Raigne a variant of Ó Raighne; see Rainey.

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


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Where is the Rigney family from?

You can see how Rigney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Rigney families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rigney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rigney families in 1891.
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What did your Rigney 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 Rigney. 75% of Rigney men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Rigney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rigney were Builders Labourer and Shorthandtypist.

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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
    75%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%
  • Shorthandtypist
    8%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Rigney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigney 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rigney. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Rigney. For the veterans among your Rigney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigney lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rigney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rigney in 1942 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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