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Rimay Family History

Rimay 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: Rima, May, Ray, Roman, Imam, Remy, Demay, Rama, Zima, Imai

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Where is the Rimay family from?

You can see how Rimay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rimay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rimay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rimay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Rimay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rimay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rimay. For the veterans among your Rimay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rimay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rimay in 1966 was 93, and 78 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimay 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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