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Rims Family History

Rims 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: Ries, Nims, Riss, Riis, Ris, Rios, Mims, Rim, Tims, Sims

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Where is the Rims family from?

You can see how Rims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rims family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rims family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rims's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rims families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rims 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 Rims ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rims. 60% of Rims men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Rims family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Rims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rims 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rims. 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 78 military records available for the last name Rims. For the veterans among your Rims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rims lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Rims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rims in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rims

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rims 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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