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Rimson Family History

Rimson 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: Ramson, Remson, Ritson, Rison, Simson, Timson, Simon, Samson, Simeon

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Where is the Rimson family from?

You can see how Rimson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rimson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Rimson families living in Glamorgan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rimson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rimson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimson 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 Rimson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Extra Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rimson. 43% of Rimson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rimson women worked as an Extra Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rimson were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Gas Attentant
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Extra Saleswoman
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Rimson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Rimson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimson 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Rimson. 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 104 military records available for the last name Rimson. For the veterans among your Rimson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rimson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rimson in 1965 was 84, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimson 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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