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Rightley Family History

Rightley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Richley, Highley, Lightsey, Lightle, Sightler, Keightley, Righter

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Where is the Rightley family from?

You can see how Rightley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rightley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rightley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rightley families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rightley's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rightley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rightley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rightley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rightley. 100% of Rightley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rightley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Rightley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rightley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rightley. 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 95 military records available for the last name Rightley. For the veterans among your Rightley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rightley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rightley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rightley in 1969 was 71, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rightley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rightley 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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