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Rightmire Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Reitmeyer (see Reitmeier ).

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


Similar surnames: Rightmyer, Ingmire, Ristine, Rushmore, Sightler, Whitmire, Righter

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Where is the Rightmire family from?

You can see how Rightmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rightmire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rightmire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Rightmire families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rightmire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rightmire families in 1840.
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What did your Rightmire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rightmire. 37% of Rightmire men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Rightmire women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rightmire were Farm Labor and House Wife. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    42%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • House Wife
    17%
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What Rightmire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rightmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rightmire 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Rightmire. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 709 military records available for the last name Rightmire. For the veterans among your Rightmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rightmire lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rightmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rightmire in 1943 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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