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Righi Family History

Righi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Rigo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Righi family from?

You can see how Righi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Righi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Righi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Righi families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Righi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Righi families in 1920.
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What did your Righi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Righi. 24% of Righi men worked as a Miner and 30% of Righi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Righi were Cement Mason and Tailoress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • Cement Mason
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Sales Girl
    20%
  • Tailoress
    20%

What Righi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Righi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Righi 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 951 immigration records available for the last name Righi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 393 military records available for the last name Righi. For the veterans among your Righi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Righi lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Righi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Righi in 1953 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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