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Rimel Family History

Rimel Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): from the Middle English female personal name Rimilde Rimilda from Old English or Old Norse Rimhild perhaps derived from hrīm ‘frost’ + hild ‘battle’ or more likely from the corresponding Old Norse words;

a (H)rimhild was the wife of Knut Sveinson of Jadar according to Snorri Sturluson in Heimskringla.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Rimel family from?

You can see how Rimel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rimel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rimel families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rimel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rimel families in 1891.
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What did your Rimel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rimel. 33% of Rimel men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rimel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rimel were Machinist and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Nurse
    13%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 140 immigration records available for the last name Rimel. 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 587 military records available for the last name Rimel. For the veterans among your Rimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rimel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rimel in 1955 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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