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Riggle Family History

Riggle Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Riegel or a variant of Rickel

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


Similar surnames: Riegle, Ringle, Pingle, Reagle, Lingle, Riggan, Reigle, Ripple

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Where is the Riggle family from?

You can see how Riggle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riggle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 35 Riggle families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Riggle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riggle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riggle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggle. 24% of Riggle men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Riggle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggle were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Riggle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggle 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Riggle. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Riggle. For the veterans among your Riggle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggle lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Riggle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Riggle in 1951 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

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