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Rimer Family History

Rimer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rimmer. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Riemer. German: variant of Reimer.

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


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Where is the Rimer family from?

You can see how Rimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Rimer families living in Manitoba. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rimer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rimer families in 1911.
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What did your Rimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rimer. 67% of Rimer 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
    67%
  • Doctor
    34%

What Rimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Rimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rimer. 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 Rimer. For the veterans among your Rimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rimer in 1948 was 75, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimer 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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