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Rightmier Family History

Rightmier 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, Rightmire, Righter, Richter, Lightner, Lighter, Sightler

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Where is the Rightmier family from?

You can see how Rightmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rightmier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rightmier families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Rightmier families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rightmier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rightmier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rightmier 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 Rightmier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rightmier. 50% of Rightmier 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Rightmier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Rightmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rightmier 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 Rightmier. 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 67 military records available for the last name Rightmier. For the veterans among your Rightmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rightmier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rightmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rightmier in 1968 was 84, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rightmier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rightmier 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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