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Rymer Family History

Rymer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rimmer. German: variant of Riemer.

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


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Where is the Rymer family from?

You can see how Rymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rymer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 307 Rymer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rymer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rymer families in 1891.
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What did your Rymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rymer. 23% of Rymer men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Rymer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rymer were Insurance Agent and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    23%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    9%
  • Insurance Agent
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Rymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rymer 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Rymer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rymer. For the veterans among your Rymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rymer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rymer in 1945 was 24, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rymer 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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