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Rightmore Family History

Rightmore 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: Rightmire, Rushmore, Wigmore, Ditmore, Rightmyer, Prigmore, Righter

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Where is the Rightmore family from?

You can see how Rightmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rightmore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Rightmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rightmore family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rightmore's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rightmore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rightmore 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 88 census records available for the last name Rightmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rightmore 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rightmore. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rightmore. For the veterans among your Rightmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rightmore lifespan?

Average Rightmore life expectancy in 1980 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rightmore 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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