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Rimmerman Family History

Rimmerman 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: Timmerman, Immerman, Zimmerman, Simmerman, Zimmermann, Timmermann

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Where is the Rimmerman family from?

You can see how Rimmerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimmerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rimmerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Rimmerman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rimmerman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rimmerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimmerman 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 Rimmerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rimmerman. 100% of Rimmerman 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
    100%

What Rimmerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Rimmerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimmerman 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rimmerman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rimmerman. For the veterans among your Rimmerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimmerman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Rimmerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rimmerman in 1964 was 79, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rimmerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimmerman 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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