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Rimo Family History

Rimo 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: Primo, Riso, Rigo, Rio, Ramo, Romo, Rim, Simo, Raimo, Cimo

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Where is the Rimo family from?

You can see how Rimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rimo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rimo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rimo family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rimo's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rimo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rimo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rimo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rimo. 100% of Rimo 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Rimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimo 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rimo. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rimo. For the veterans among your Rimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rimo in 1963 was 65, and 46 in 2004.

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