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Rigsbe Family History

Rigsbe 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: Rigsby, Rigsbee, Rise, Riebe, Risby, Risse, Rigby, Bigsby, Riggle

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Where is the Rigsbe family from?

You can see how Rigsbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigsbe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Rigsbe families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rigsbe family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigsbe's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rigsbe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigsbe 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 12 census records available for the last name Rigsbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigsbe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rigsbe. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rigsbe. For the veterans among your Rigsbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigsbe lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Rigsbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rigsbe in 1989 was 55, and 42 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigsbe 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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