History of your Surname
Get access to Arrigg family records.Start a free trial

Arrigg Family History

Arrigg Name 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: Arrigo, Carrigg, Arning, Sprigg, Rigg, Harring, Arriaga, Carrig

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Arrigg family from?

You can see how Arrigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrigg family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Arrigg families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arrigg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Arrigg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrigg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Arrigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arrigg. 100% of Arrigg women worked as a Cotton Weaver. .

View Census Data for Arrigg | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Arrigg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Arrigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrigg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Arrigg

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Arrigg. 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.

View all Arrigg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Arrigg. For the veterans among your Arrigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Arrigg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Arrigg family history

Discover More

What is the average Arrigg lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Arrigg family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Arrigg last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial