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Rigelhaupt Family History

Rigelhaupt 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: Engelhaupt, Bickelhaupt, Gelhaus, Engelhardt, Rinehardt, Rinehart

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Where is the Rigelhaupt family from?

You can see how Rigelhaupt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigelhaupt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rigelhaupt families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rigelhaupt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rigelhaupt families in 1920.
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What did your Rigelhaupt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rigelhaupt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Rigelhaupt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigelhaupt 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Rigelhaupt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Rigelhaupt. For the veterans among your Rigelhaupt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigelhaupt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rigelhaupt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rigelhaupt in 1969 was 63, and 91 in 2003.

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