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Rightmeyer Family History

Rightmeyer 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: Rightmyer, Rothmeyer, Wittmeyer, Richmeier, Rightmire, Righter

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Where is the Rightmeyer family from?

You can see how Rightmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rightmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rightmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rightmeyer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rightmeyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rightmeyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rightmeyer 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 Rightmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rightmeyer. 100% of Rightmeyer men worked as an Attendant and 100% of Rightmeyer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rightmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Rightmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rightmeyer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rightmeyer. 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 86 military records available for the last name Rightmeyer. For the veterans among your Rightmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rightmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rightmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rightmeyer in 1968 was 81, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rightmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rightmeyer 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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