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Rimma Family History

Rimma 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: Rima, Ramm, Imm, Kimm, Timm, Rama, Zima, Riera, Roma, Pimm

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Where is the Rimma family from?

You can see how Rimma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rimma families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rimma families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rimma's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rimma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Rimma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimma 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rimma. 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 military records available for the last name Rimma. For the veterans among your Rimma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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