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Rymers Family History

Rymers 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: Rymer, Rivers, Wymer, Remer, Romer, Byers, Remes, Ayers, Myers, Ramer

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Where is the Rymers family from?

You can see how Rymers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rymers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rymers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rymers families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Rymers's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Rymers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rymers 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 Rymers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rymers. 50% of Rymers 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Rymers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rymers 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Rymers. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rymers. For the veterans among your Rymers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rymers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rymers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rymers in 1964 was 84, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rymers 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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