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Righter Family History

Righter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reiter or Richter.

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


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Where is the Righter family from?

You can see how Righter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Righter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Righter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Righter families living in Worcestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Righter's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Righter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Righter 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 Righter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Righter. 50% of Righter women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Righter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Righter 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 841 immigration records available for the last name Righter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Righter. For the veterans among your Righter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Righter lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Righter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Righter in 1944 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Righter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Righter 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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