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Rymus Family History

Rymus 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: Ramus, Remus, Rasmus, Cyrus, Reus, Rus, Remis, Rufus, Remes, Ramos

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Where is the Rymus family from?

You can see how Rymus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rymus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rymus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rymus families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rymus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rymus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rymus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rymus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rymus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Rymus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rymus 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rymus. 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 47 military records available for the last name Rymus. For the veterans among your Rymus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rymus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rymus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rymus in 1969 was 76, and 46 in 2003.

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