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Rymington Family History

Rymington 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: Symington, Remington, Armington, Byington, Simington, Redington

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Where is the Rymington family from?

You can see how Rymington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rymington family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Rymington families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Rymington families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rymington's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Rymington families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Rymington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rymington 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rymington. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rymington. For the veterans among your Rymington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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