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Righte Family History

Righte 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, Wright, Richter, Light, Bright, Tighe, Lighter, Hight

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Where is the Righte family from?

You can see how Righte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Righte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Righte family living in Georgia. This was about 17% of all the recorded Righte's in USA. Georgia and 5 other states had the highest population of Righte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Righte 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 35 census records available for the last name Righte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Righte 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Righte. 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 4 military records available for the last name Righte. For the veterans among your Righte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Righte lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Righte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Righte in 1988 was 62, and 58 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Righte 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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