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Rimbey Family History

Rimbey Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Ramby an unexplained English surname.

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


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Where is the Rimbey family from?

You can see how Rimbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rimbey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rimbey family living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rimbey's in United Kingdom. Kent and 3 other counties had the highest population of Rimbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimbey 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 Rimbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rimbey. 24% of Rimbey men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Rimbey women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rimbey were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Rimbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rimbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimbey 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Rimbey. 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 375 military records available for the last name Rimbey. For the veterans among your Rimbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimbey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rimbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rimbey in 1960 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimbey 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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