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Rimell Family History

Rimell Surname Meaning

From the Old French and early Middle English female personal name Rimild (Continental Germanic Rimihild) composed of the Germanic elements *Rim- ‘quiet still’ and *hild- ‘battle’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rimell family from?

You can see how Rimell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rimell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Rimell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Rimell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rimell families in 1891.
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What did your Rimell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rimell. 15% of Rimell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Rimell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rimell were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Rimell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rimell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimell 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Rimell. 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 363 military records available for the last name Rimell. For the veterans among your Rimell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rimell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rimell in 1968 was 31, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimell 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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