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Rimbel Family History

Rimbel 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: Gimbel, Rimmel, Riebel, Kimbel, Rimel, Rimbey, Imber, Rubel, Giebel

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Where is the Rimbel family from?

You can see how Rimbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimbel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rimbel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rimbel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rimbel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimbel 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 40 census records available for the last name Rimbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimbel 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 Rimbel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rimbel. For the veterans among your Rimbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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