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Rhymes Family History

Rhymes Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Reims in Marne (France).

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


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Where is the Rhymes family from?

You can see how Rhymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhymes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhymes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Rhymes families living in Somerset. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rhymes's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Rhymes families in 1891.
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What did your Rhymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rhymes. 34% of Rhymes men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 92% of Rhymes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhymes were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Baker
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 252 immigration records available for the last name Rhymes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rhymes. For the veterans among your Rhymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhymes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rhymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rhymes in 1952 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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