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Rhim Family History

Rhim Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Rim itself a variant of Im 1 and

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


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Where is the Rhim family from?

You can see how Rhim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rhim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Rhim families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhim's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Rhim families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhim. 50% of Rhim men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rhim women worked as a Servant.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Rhim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Rhim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhim 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rhim. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rhim. For the veterans among your Rhim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rhim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rhim in 1963 was 72, and 51 in 2003.

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