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Rhymers Family History

Rhymers 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: Rhymer, Rhymes, Rymer, Rhynes, Rhames, Remmers, Raymer, Rhyner, Hyers

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Where is the Rhymers family from?

You can see how Rhymers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhymers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhymers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Rhymers families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhymers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rhymers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhymers 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 Rhymers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhymers. 100% of Rhymers 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Rhymers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhymers 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rhymers. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rhymers. For the veterans among your Rhymers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhymers lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Rhymers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rhymers in 1985 was 73, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhymers 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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