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Rima Family History

Rima Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. This surname is rare in Germany. Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Rima family from?

You can see how Rima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rima family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rima families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rima families living in Wiltshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rima's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Rima families in 1891.
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What did your Rima ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rima. 100% of Rima women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rima 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Rima. 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 818 military records available for the last name Rima. For the veterans among your Rima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rima lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rima in 1957 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rima 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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