Rigden History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Rigden familyThe surname Rigden was first found in Kent where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 14th century when they held estates in that county. Early History of the Rigden familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rigden research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1317, 1455, 1487 and 1603 are included under the topic Early Rigden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rigden Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rigden, Rigdon, Rykedon, Rykden, Rykedon and others. Early Notables of the Rigden familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rigden Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Rigden Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Rigden Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Rigden Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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