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Rymill Family History

Rymill Surname Meaning

see Rimell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rymill family from?

You can see how Rymill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rymill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rymill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Rymill families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rymill's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rymill families in 1911.
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What did your Rymill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Goods Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rymill. 34% of Rymill men worked as a Heavy Goods Lorry Driver and 96% of Rymill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rymill were Master Butcher and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Heavy Goods Lorry Driver
    34%
  • Brickworks Gen Labourer
    34%
  • Master Butcher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Rymill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rymill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rymill 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Rymill. 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 198 military records available for the last name Rymill. For the veterans among your Rymill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rymill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rymill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rymill in 1964 was 70, and 94 in 2002.

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