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Rimmels Family History

Rimmels 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: Rimmel, Himmel, Kimmel, Zimmel, Rummel, Rammel, Rommel, Remmel, Rimel

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Where is the Rimmels family from?

You can see how Rimmels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimmels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Rimmels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rimmels families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rimmels's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rimmels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimmels 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 Rimmels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Comptroller was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rimmels. 100% of Rimmels men worked as a Comptroller.

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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

  • Comptroller
    100%

What Rimmels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Rimmels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimmels 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rimmels. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rimmels. For the veterans among your Rimmels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimmels lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Rimmels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rimmels in 1976 was 76, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rimmels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimmels 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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