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Riml Family History

Riml 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: Rim, Rimel, Rill, Riel, Ridl, Rial, Rima, Kim, Gill, Im

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Riml. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riml 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Riml. 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 49 military records available for the last name Riml. For the veterans among your Riml ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riml lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Riml life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Riml in 1995 was 79, and 82 in 2000.

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