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Rimper Family History

Rimper 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: Rimer, Ripper, Simper, Rimmer, Trimper, Risher, Tipper, Kiper, Rider

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Where is the Rimper family from?

You can see how Rimper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rimper families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rimper's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rimper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Rimper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimper 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rimper. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rimper. For the veterans among your Rimper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimper lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Rimper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rimper in 1998 was 80, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimper 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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