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Rhyman Family History

Rhyman 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: Rayman, Ryman, Hyman, Reyman, Whyman, Rhyan, Rahman, Roman, Hayman

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Where is the Rhyman family from?

You can see how Rhyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhyman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhyman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rhyman families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rhyman's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rhyman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhyman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Rhyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhyman 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 Rhyman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rhyman. For the veterans among your Rhyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhyman lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Rhyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rhyman in 1998 was 50, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhyman 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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