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Rimestad Family History

Rimestad 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: Ramstad, Smestad, Ringstad, Grimstad, Restad, Hillestad, Mestas

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimestad 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 72 census records available for the last name Rimestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimestad 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Rimestad. 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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There are 72 military records available for the last name Rimestad. For the veterans among your Rimestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimestad lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Rimestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rimestad in 1960 was 42, and 89 in 2003.

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