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Rhym Family History

Rhym 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: Rhem, Ham, Ram, Rye, Ray, Ramm, Rey, Rahm, Shim, Rehm

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Where is the Rhym family from?

You can see how Rhym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhym family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhym families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rhym families living in New Jersey. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rhym's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rhym families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhym 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 Rhym ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhym. 67% of Rhym 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%
  • Designer
    34%

What Rhym family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Rhym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhym 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 Rhym. 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 Rhym. For the veterans among your Rhym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhym lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rhym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rhym in 1968 was 69, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhym

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhym 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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