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Rimpson Family History

Rimpson 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: Simpson, Impson, Timpson, Lipson, Rampton, Sampson, Hampson, Ramson

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Where is the Rimpson family from?

You can see how Rimpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimpson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rimpson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rimpson families living in Mississippi. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rimpson's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Rimpson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimpson 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 Rimpson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rimpson. 73% of Rimpson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rimpson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rimpson were Laborer and Servant.

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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
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Rimpson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Rimpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimpson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rimpson. 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 Rimpson. For the veterans among your Rimpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimpson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rimpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rimpson in 1963 was 41, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimpson 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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