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Rymel Family History

Rymel 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: Ramel, Rymer, Hymel, Rimel, Ryel, Romel, Rydel, Rye, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Rymel family from?

You can see how Rymel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rymel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rymel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Rymel families living in Warwickshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Rymel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rymel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rymel 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 Rymel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rymel. 60% of Rymel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Trucker
    40%

What Rymel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Rymel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rymel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rymel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rymel. For the veterans among your Rymel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rymel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rymel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rymel in 1967 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rymel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rymel 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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