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Rightmyer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Reitmeyer (see Reitmeier ).

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


Similar surnames: Rightmire, Righter, Sightler, Eighmey, Risher, Whitmyer, Lighty

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Where is the Rightmyer family from?

You can see how Rightmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rightmyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rightmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rightmyer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rightmyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rightmyer families in 1891.
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What did your Rightmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rightmyer. 30% of Rightmyer men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Rightmyer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rightmyer were Accountant and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Accountant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rightmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rightmyer 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Rightmyer. 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 631 military records available for the last name Rightmyer. For the veterans among your Rightmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rightmyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rightmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rightmyer in 1961 was 44, and 65 in 2004.

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