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Trimle Family History

Trimle 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: Tritle, Trimpe, Trimble, Trible, Grime, Prime, Trice, Triche, Trim

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Where is the Trimle family from?

You can see how Trimle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trimle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Trimle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Trimle families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Trimle's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Trimle families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Trimle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trimle 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Trimle. 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 2 military records available for the last name Trimle. For the veterans among your Trimle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trimle lifespan?

Average Trimle life expectancy in 2003 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trimle 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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