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Rimby Family History

Rimby 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: Risby, Rigby, Rimbey, Remy, Wilby, Raby, Kilby, Riley, Kirby, Riba

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Where is the Rimby family from?

You can see how Rimby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rimby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Rimby families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rimby's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rimby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimby 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 Rimby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rimby. 43% of Rimby men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rimby women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rimby were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Rimby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rimby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rimby. 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 273 military records available for the last name Rimby. For the veterans among your Rimby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rimby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rimby in 1963 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimby 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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