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Rimsa Family History

Rimsa 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: Rima, Rosa, Ries, Issa, Rama, Zima, Riera, Nims, Risi, Roma

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Where is the Rimsa family from?

You can see how Rimsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimsa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rimsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rimsa families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rimsa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rimsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimsa 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 Rimsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rimsa. 50% of Rimsa men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rimsa women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Rimsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Rimsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimsa 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Rimsa. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rimsa. For the veterans among your Rimsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimsa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rimsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rimsa in 1963 was 71, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rimsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimsa 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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