This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rimek family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rimek Family History

Rimek 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: Rimer, Simek, Rimel, Riek, Rimes, Grime, Prime, Ries, Rider, Romeo

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rimek family from?

You can see how Rimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rimek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rimek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rimek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Rimek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Rimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rimek

Passenger Lists

There are 89 immigration records available for the last name Rimek. 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.

View all Rimek immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Rimek. For the veterans among your Rimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rimek military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rimek family history

Discover More

What is the average Rimek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Rimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rimek in 1967 was 79, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rimek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimek 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rimek family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial