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Rimland Family History

Rimland 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: Rieland, Ritland, Rowland, Ryland, Wieland, Ragland, Nieland, Roland

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Where is the Rimland family from?

You can see how Rimland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rimland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Rimland families living in Manitoba. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rimland's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rimland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimland 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 Rimland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rimland. 25% of Rimland men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Rimland women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Tailor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Rimland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Rimland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimland 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Rimland. 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 57 military records available for the last name Rimland. For the veterans among your Rimland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rimland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rimland in 1966 was 65, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimland 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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