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Rimka Family History

Rimka 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: Riska, Ripka, Rima, Lipka, Rama, Zima, Riera, Roma, Riba, Siska

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Where is the Rimka family from?

You can see how Rimka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rimka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rimka families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rimka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rimka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimka 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 Rimka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rimka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Rimka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimka 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rimka. 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 68 military records available for the last name Rimka. For the veterans among your Rimka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimka lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Rimka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rimka in 1977 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimka 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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