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Right Family History

Right Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wright.

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


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Where is the Right family from?

You can see how Right families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Right family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Right families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Right families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Right's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Right families in 1911.
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What did your Right ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Right. 100% of Right 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Right. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Right 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Right. 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 58,000 military records available for the last name Right. For the veterans among your Right ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Right lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Right life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Right in 1950 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Right ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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