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Rigis Family History

Rigis 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: Regis, Riis, Riggs, Rigas, Reis, Ries, Rais, Rodis, Biggs, Rubis

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Where is the Rigis family from?

You can see how Rigis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rigis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Rigis families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rigis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rigis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rigis. 100% of Rigis men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Rigis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigis 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 Rigis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rigis. For the veterans among your Rigis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Rigis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rigis in 1972 was 77, and 84 in 1981.

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