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Rimmel Family History

Rimmel Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Rimel. This surname is now rare in Britain.

German: variant of Rimmele from Rümelin a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Ruombald.

This name is a compound of hruom ‘glory’ + balt ‘bold brave’.

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


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Where is the Rimmel family from?

You can see how Rimmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimmel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rimmel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Rimmel families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rimmel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rimmel families in 1891.
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What did your Rimmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rimmel. 100% of Rimmel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rimmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimmel 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Rimmel. 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 433 military records available for the last name Rimmel. For the veterans among your Rimmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimmel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rimmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rimmel in 1948 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimmel 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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