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Rimminton Family History

Rimminton 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: Wigginton, Remington, Minton, Simington, Simonton, Wiginton

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Where is the Rimminton family from?

You can see how Rimminton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimminton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rimminton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rimminton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rimminton families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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