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Rightor Family History

Rightor 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: Righter, Richter, Brighton, Lighter, Rigor, Crighton, Dighton

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Where is the Rightor family from?

You can see how Rightor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rightor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rightor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Rightor families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rightor's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rightor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rightor 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 Rightor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rightor. 50% of Rightor men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Rightor women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rightor were Lawyer and Social Worker.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Lawyer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Social Worker
    50%

What Rightor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Rightor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rightor 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Rightor. 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 127 military records available for the last name Rightor. For the veterans among your Rightor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rightor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rightor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rightor in 1962 was 88, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rightor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rightor 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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