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Rightsel Family History

Rightsel 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: Lightsey, Righter, Richter, Brightwell, Bichsel, Lightner, Lightell

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Where is the Rightsel family from?

You can see how Rightsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rightsel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rightsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rightsel families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rightsel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rightsel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rightsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Rightsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rightsel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rightsel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Rightsel. For the veterans among your Rightsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rightsel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Rightsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rightsel in 1976 was 90, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rightsel 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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