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Rigny Family History

Rigny Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rigby, Rigney, Ring, Rinne, Rind, Riley, Rigo, Riano, Zimny, Rigg

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Where is the Rigny family from?

You can see how Rigny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rigny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Rigny families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigny's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rigny families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Rigny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigny 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Rigny. 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 80 military records available for the last name Rigny. For the veterans among your Rigny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigny lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Rigny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rigny in 1971 was 84, and 75 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigny 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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