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Rim Family History

Rim Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Im 1 and Compare Rhim.

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


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Where is the Rim family from?

You can see how Rim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rim families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rim's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Rim families in 1891.
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What did your Rim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rim. 36% of Rim men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rim women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rim were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rim 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Rim. 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 Rim. For the veterans among your Rim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rim in 1964 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rim 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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