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Rymal Family History

Rymal Name 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: Ryman, Real, Roman, Lyman, Kamal, Ryan, Rayman, Ryba, Rama, Regal

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Where is the Rymal family from?

You can see how Rymal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rymal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rymal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 78 Rymal families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Rymal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rymal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rymal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rymal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rymal. 53% of Rymal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Wg
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rymal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rymal 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Rymal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 239 military records available for the last name Rymal. For the veterans among your Rymal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rymal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rymal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rymal in 1957 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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