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Rimsey Family History

Rimsey 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: Ramsey, Rumsey, Kimsey, Rimbey, Ridley, Kinsey, Richey, Riley, Rise

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Where is the Rimsey family from?

You can see how Rimsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rimsey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rimsey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rimsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rimsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimsey 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 Rimsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rimsey. 67% of Rimsey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Rimsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Rimsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimsey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rimsey. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rimsey. For the veterans among your Rimsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimsey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Rimsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rimsey in 1983 was 23, and 21 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rimsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimsey 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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