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Trimnell Family History

Trimnell Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name *Trimenel a double diminutive form of Trim (Old English Trymma).

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


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Where is the Trimnell family from?

You can see how Trimnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trimnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trimnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Trimnell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Trimnell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Trimnell families in 1891.
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What did your Trimnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trimnell. 50% of Trimnell men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Trimnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trimnell were Brick saritary Salesman Retired and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Brick saritary Salesman Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • School Teacher
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Trimnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trimnell 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Trimnell. 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 Trimnell. For the veterans among your Trimnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trimnell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Trimnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trimnell in 1958 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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