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Rigsbee Family History

Rigsbee Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Rigsby.

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


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Where is the Rigsbee family from?

You can see how Rigsbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigsbee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rigsbee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 25 Rigsbee families living in North Carolina. This was about 96% of all the recorded Rigsbee's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rigsbee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigsbee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rigsbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rigsbee. 24% of Rigsbee men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Rigsbee women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rigsbee were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Looper
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Rigsbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rigsbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigsbee 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rigsbee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rigsbee. For the veterans among your Rigsbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigsbee lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rigsbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rigsbee in 1949 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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