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Rymer Family History

Rymer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rimmer. German: variant of Riemer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rymer family from?

You can see how Rymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rymer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Rymer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rymer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rymer families in 1911.
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What did your Rymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mason was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rymer. 60% of Rymer men worked as a Mason.

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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

  • Mason
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Rymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rymer 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Rymer. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Rymer. For the veterans among your Rymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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