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Trimer Family History

Trimer Surname 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: Trimmer, Trier, Rimer, Brimer, Primer, Trimper, Grime, Prime, Rider

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Where is the Trimer family from?

You can see how Trimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Trimer family living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trimer's in United Kingdom. Suffolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Trimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trimer. 50% of Trimer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Trimer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Retired
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Trimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trimer 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Trimer. 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 199 military records available for the last name Trimer. For the veterans among your Trimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trimer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Trimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trimer in 1973 was 79, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trimer 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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