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Rimley Family History

Rimley 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: Ridley, Riley, Rumley, Grimley, Risley, Brimley, Ripley, Remley

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Where is the Rimley family from?

You can see how Rimley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rimley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rimley families living in South Carolina. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rimley's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rimley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimley 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 189 census records available for the last name Rimley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rimley. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rimley. For the veterans among your Rimley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimley lifespan?

Average Rimley life expectancy in 1990 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimley 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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