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Rimas Family History

Rimas Name 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: Ribas, Dimas, Rivas, Rigas, Simas, Romas, Limas, Primas, Rimes, Rinas

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Where is the Rimas family from?

You can see how Rimas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rimas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rimas families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rimas's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rimas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rimas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rimas. 50% of Rimas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rimas women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Rimas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimas 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Rimas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Rimas. For the veterans among your Rimas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimas lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Rimas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rimas in 1945 was 44, and 78 in 2002.

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