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Rhimes Family History

Rhimes 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: Rhames, Rhines, Himes, Rimes, Rhymes, Hines, Ries, Rhodes, Raines

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Where is the Rhimes family from?

You can see how Rhimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhimes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Rhimes families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhimes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rhimes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhimes 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 Rhimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhimes. 50% of Rhimes men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rhimes women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhimes were Farmer and Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Rhimes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Rhimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhimes 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Rhimes. 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 83 military records available for the last name Rhimes. For the veterans among your Rhimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhimes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rhimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rhimes in 1957 was 28, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhimes 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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