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Rigtrup Family History

Rigtrup 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: Liptrap, Bidstrup, Westrup, Mindrup, Hattrup, Rintoul, Riger, Ristau

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Where is the Rigtrup family from?

You can see how Rigtrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigtrup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rigtrup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rigtrup families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigtrup's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Rigtrup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigtrup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rigtrup ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Rigtrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigtrup 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rigtrup. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rigtrup. For the veterans among your Rigtrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigtrup lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rigtrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rigtrup in 1963 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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