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Rimbault Family History

Rimbault Surname Meaning

From the Old French personal name Rainbaut, Raimbaut, Raimbault, and Rambaut, the name has its roots in Continental Germanic.

This can be traced back to the names Raginbald, Rainbald, and Reinbald.

These names are derived from the elements *ragin- meaning ‘counsel decision’ and *bald- meaning ‘brave’.

The later development of this name in medieval England eventually transformed into Rainbow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Rimbault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimbault family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rimbault families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Rimbault families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rimbault's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rimbault families in 1891.
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What did your Rimbault ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 713 census records available for the last name Rimbault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimbault 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Rimbault. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rimbault. For the veterans among your Rimbault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimbault lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rimbault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rimbault in 1971 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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