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Trimm Family History

Trimm Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Trim.

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


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Where is the Trimm family from?

You can see how Trimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trimm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trimm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Trimm families living in Somerset. This was about 28% of all the recorded Trimm's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Trimm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trimm 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 Trimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trimm. 95% of Trimm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

What Trimm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Trimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trimm 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Trimm. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trimm. For the veterans among your Trimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trimm lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Trimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Trimm in 1955 was 63, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trimm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trimm 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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