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Righetti Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Righetto a pet form of the personal name Rigo (see Righi ).

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


Similar surnames: Michetti, Minetti, Giachetti, Righi, Vietti, Cicchetti, Pieretti

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Where is the Righetti family from?

You can see how Righetti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Righetti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Righetti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 37 Righetti families living in California. This was about 90% of all the recorded Righetti's in USA. California had the highest population of Righetti families in 1880.
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What did your Righetti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Righetti. 19% of Righetti men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Righetti women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Righetti were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Righetti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Righetti 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 Righetti. 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 364 military records available for the last name Righetti. For the veterans among your Righetti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Righetti lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Righetti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Righetti in 1959 was 45, and 93 in 2004.

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