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Rigus Family History

Rigus 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: Rogus, Riggs, Rigas, Vigus, Ries, Regis, Reus, Biggs, Rus, Angus

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Where is the Rigus family from?

You can see how Rigus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rigus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Rigus family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigus's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Rigus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Rigus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigus 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rigus. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rigus. For the veterans among your Rigus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Rigus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rigus in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rigus 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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