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Trimper Name Meaning

German: variant of Trümper (see Trumper ).

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


Similar surnames: Trimpey, Trosper, Tipper, Trampe, Trimpe, Trimbur, Trippe, Timpe

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Where is the Trimper family from?

You can see how Trimper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trimper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trimper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Trimper families living in Surrey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Trimper's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Trimper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trimper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trimper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trimper. 50% of Trimper 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Ower Hand
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trimper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trimper 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Trimper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 272 military records available for the last name Trimper. For the veterans among your Trimper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trimper lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Trimper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Trimper in 1962 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

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