Righey Family History

Righey 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: Richey, Rigney, Rigley, Risher, Ridley, Richer, Richley, Riley, Wrigley, Tighe

62	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
23	Military Records
30	Immigration Records
58	Census and Voter Lists
3	Member Trees

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Where is the Righey family from?

You can see how Righey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Righey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Righey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Righey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Righey families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Righey 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 Record

There are 58 census records available for the last name Righey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Righey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Righey. 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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Military Records

There are 23 military records available for the last name Righey. For the veterans among your Righey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Righey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Righey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Righey in 1973 was 58, and 86 in 2000.

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Righey Surname Meaning

Where is the Righey family from?

What Righey family records will you find?

What is the average Righey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Righey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Righey in 1973 was 58, and 86 in 2000.

Righey Family History

Righey Surname Meaning

176 record(s) for Righey

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What is the average Righey lifespan?

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Righey Surname Meaning

176 record(s) for Righey

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Where is the Righey family from?

What Righey family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Righey family history

What is the average Righey lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Righey family tree

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