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Riggo Family History

Riggo 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: Rigo, Rigg, Riggs, Riggi, Ringo, Riggio, Ring, Diego, Virgo, Prigge

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Where is the Riggo family from?

You can see how Riggo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riggo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riggo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Riggo families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Riggo's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Riggo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riggo 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 Riggo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riggo. 25% of Riggo men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Riggo women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riggo were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Operator
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riggo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riggo 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Riggo. 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 111 military records available for the last name Riggo. For the veterans among your Riggo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riggo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Riggo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Riggo in 1967 was 90, and 81 in 1997.

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