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Rightmyer Family History

Rightmyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reitmeyer (see Reitmeier).

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


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Where is the Rightmyer family from?

You can see how Rightmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rightmyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rightmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Rightmyer families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rightmyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rightmyer families in 1911.
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What did your Rightmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rightmyer. 50% of Rightmyer men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rightmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rightmyer 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Rightmyer. 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 631 military records available for the last name Rightmyer. For the veterans among your Rightmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rightmyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rightmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rightmyer in 1961 was 44, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rightmyer 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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