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![Show Contents]() Riggers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
The roots of the distinguished German surname Riggers lie in the southern regions of Swabia, Bavaria, and Austria. The name is derived from the Middle High German words "reigel" or "reiger," both meaning "heron." The name was likely first bestowed on someone thought to have the characteristics of a heron as a nickname, eventually becoming a hereditary surname. Early Origins of the Riggers familyThe surname Riggers was first found in Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Rieger became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Riggers familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Riggers research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1790 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Riggers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Riggers Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rieger, Reiger, Riegger, Reigger, Riegar, Reigar, Riger, Rigger, Ryger, Rygger, Riegler and many more. Early Notables of the Riggers familyMore information is included under the topic Early Riggers Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Riggers migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Riggers Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Fritz Riggers, aged 24, who landed in America from Oldondorf, in 1893
- Marie Riggers, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1896
- Meta Riggers, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896
Riggers Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Hinrich Riggers, aged 17, who settled in America from Volkmarst, Germany, in 1908
- Claus Riggers, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Oerel, Germany, in 1923
- Anna Riggers, aged 16, who landed in America from Oerel, Germany, in 1924
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Riggers migration to the United States 
