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Rhymes Family History

Rhymes Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Reims in Marne (France).

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


Similar surnames: Rimes, Rayes, Rhymer, Hymas, Rymer, Crymes, Hynes, Hypes, Hyles

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Where is the Rhymes family from?

You can see how Rhymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhymes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhymes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Rhymes family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rhymes's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Rhymes families in 1840.
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What did your Rhymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhymes. 34% of Rhymes men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Rhymes women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhymes were Mechanic and 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 252 immigration records available for the last name Rhymes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rhymes. For the veterans among your Rhymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhymes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rhymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rhymes in 1952 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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