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Rigterink Family History

Rigterink 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: Rotering, Roderick, Geurink, Kettering, Pickering, Guerin, Tijerina

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Where is the Rigterink family from?

You can see how Rigterink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rigterink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Rigterink families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rigterink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rigterink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rigterink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rigterink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rigterink. 100% of Rigterink 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 192 census records available for the last name Rigterink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rigterink 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rigterink. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rigterink. For the veterans among your Rigterink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rigterink lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rigterink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rigterink in 1965 was 83, and 68 in 2003.

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