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Rimes Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Rhymes .

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


Similar surnames: Imes, Kimes, Viles, Rimer, Times, Grimes, Bires, Riles, Simes, Rimel

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Where is the Rimes family from?

You can see how Rimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Rimes families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rimes's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rimes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rimes. 100% of Rimes men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rimes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rimes. For the veterans among your Rimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rimes in 1959 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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