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Rimes Family History

Rimes Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Rhymes.

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


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Where is the Rimes family from?

You can see how Rimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Rimes families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rimes's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Rimes families in 1891.
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What did your Rimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rimes. 100% of Rimes men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Rimes 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Corset Machinist
    4%

What Rimes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rimes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rimes. For the veterans among your Rimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rimes in 1959 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimes 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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