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Trimmings Family History

Trimmings Surname Meaning

variant of Trimming with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trimmings family from?

You can see how Trimmings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trimmings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Trimmings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Trimmings families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Trimmings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trimmings families in 1891.
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What did your Trimmings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trimmings. 100% of Trimmings men worked as a Postman and 81% of Trimmings 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Trimmings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trimmings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trimmings 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Trimmings. 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 228 military records available for the last name Trimmings. For the veterans among your Trimmings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trimmings lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Trimmings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trimmings in 1955 was 55, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trimmings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trimmings 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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