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Rinmer Family History

Rinmer 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: Ringer, Riemer, Rimer, Rinner, Rinier, Rinker, Rinder, Rineer, Riner

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Where is the Rinmer family from?

You can see how Rinmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rinmer families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Rinmer families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rinmer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rinmer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Rinmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinmer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rinmer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rinmer. For the veterans among your Rinmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinmer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinmer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinmer

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