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Trimbles Family History

Trimbles 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: Trimble, Grumbles, Trumble, Tremble, Tribble, Trembley, Tramble

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Where is the Trimbles family from?

You can see how Trimbles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trimbles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trimbles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Trimbles family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Trimbles's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Trimbles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trimbles 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 Trimbles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trimbles. 100% of Trimbles women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Trimbles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trimbles 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Trimbles. 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 45 military records available for the last name Trimbles. For the veterans among your Trimbles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trimbles lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Trimbles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trimbles in 1977 was 74, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trimbles 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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