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Rhames Family History

Rhames Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Rahmes a habitational name from a place near Neuwied called Rahms.

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


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Where is the Rhames family from?

You can see how Rhames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhames family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhames families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rhames families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhames's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rhames families in 1891.
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What did your Rhames ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhames. 56% of Rhames men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rhames women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhames were Doctor and 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Superintendent
    8%
  • Doctor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rhames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhames 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rhames. 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 356 military records available for the last name Rhames. For the veterans among your Rhames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhames lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rhames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rhames in 1952 was 31, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhames 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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