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Rymes Family History

Rymes Surname Meaning

see Rimes.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rymes family from?

You can see how Rymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rymes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rymes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Rymes families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rymes's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Rymes families in 1911.
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What did your Rymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rymes. 73% of Rymes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    73%
  • Farmer
    28%

What Rymes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rymes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rymes 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Rymes. 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 218 military records available for the last name Rymes. For the veterans among your Rymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rymes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Rymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rymes in 1967 was 78, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rymes 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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