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Trimby Family History

Trimby Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trimby family from?

You can see how Trimby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trimby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trimby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Trimby families living in Wiltshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Trimby's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Trimby families in 1891.
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What did your Trimby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trimby. 56% of Trimby men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Trimby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trimby were Nurserymanclass House Food Production(mastor) and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    23%
  • Nurserymanclass House Food Production(mastor)
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Textile Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%

What Trimby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trimby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trimby 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Trimby. 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 350 military records available for the last name Trimby. For the veterans among your Trimby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trimby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trimby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trimby in 1963 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trimby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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