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Rimble Family History

Rimble Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kimble, Wimble, Trimble, Rumble, Ribble, Grimble, Gimble, Kemble

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Where is the Rimble family from?

You can see how Rimble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimble family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rimble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rimble families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rimble's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rimble families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimble 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 Rimble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rimble. 100% of Rimble men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rimble women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Rimble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Rimble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimble 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rimble. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rimble. For the veterans among your Rimble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimble lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Rimble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rimble in 1975 was 88, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimble 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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