Origins of the Rigg surname
About the Riggs
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Interesting facts about Rigg
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rigg surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Rigg first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Riggs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Riggs in 1921
Cotton Weaver
168
Dressmaker
102
Woollen Weaver
67
General Servant Domestic
59
Housekeeper
59
Common male occupations for Riggs in 1921
Joiner
93
Farmer
92
Cotton Weaver
89
Coal Miner
84
Butcher
74
