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Rigot Family History

Rigot Surname Meaning

French: diminutive of Rigaud. French: topographic name from an Old French word meaning ‘stream brook’ or a habitational name from any of several places named Rigot.

Altered form of French Rigaut a variant of Rigaud.

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


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Where is the Rigot family from?

You can see how Rigot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rigot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rigot families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rigot's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rigot families in 1891.
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What did your Rigot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rigot. 40% of Rigot men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farming
    20%

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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Rigot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigot 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Rigot. 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 107 military records available for the last name Rigot. For the veterans among your Rigot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigot lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rigot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rigot in 1969 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigot 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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