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Rhymer Family History

Rhymer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rimmer. Americanized form of German Reimer or Rymer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rhymer family from?

You can see how Rhymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhymer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Rhymer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhymer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rhymer families in 1911.
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What did your Rhymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rhymer. 100% of Rhymer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rhymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhymer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rhymer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rhymer. For the veterans among your Rhymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhymer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rhymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rhymer in 1955 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhymer 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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