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Rimar Family History

Rimar 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: Ribar, Rimer, Simar, Timar, Rima, Omar, Vilar, Roman, Rider, Kumar

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Where is the Rimar family from?

You can see how Rimar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rimar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rimar families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rimar's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rimar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimar 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 Rimar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rimar. 78% of Rimar 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
    78%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Rimar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Rimar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimar 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Rimar. 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 163 military records available for the last name Rimar. For the veterans among your Rimar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimar lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rimar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rimar in 1954 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rimar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimar 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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