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Trimmell Family History

Trimmell 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: Trammell, Trimmer, Rimmel, Tremmel, Brammell, Timmel, Stimmell

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Where is the Trimmell family from?

You can see how Trimmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trimmell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trimmell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Trimmell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Trimmell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Trimmell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trimmell 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 Trimmell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trimmell. 78% of Trimmell 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
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    23%

What Trimmell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trimmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trimmell 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Trimmell. 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 258 military records available for the last name Trimmell. For the veterans among your Trimmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trimmell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Trimmell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Trimmell in 1961 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trimmell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trimmell 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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