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Rimington Family History

Rimington Surname Meaning

see Rimmington.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rimington family from?

You can see how Rimington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rimington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Rimington families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rimington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rimington families in 1911.
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What did your Rimington ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cheese Maker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rimington. 50% of Rimington men worked as a Cheese Maker.

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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

  • Cheese Maker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rimington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimington 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Rimington. 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 641 military records available for the last name Rimington. For the veterans among your Rimington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimington lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rimington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rimington in 1957 was 44, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimington 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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