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Trempe Family History

Trempe Name Meaning

French: from a shortened form of the soldier's name Trempe la Crouste based on the phrase trempe la crouste ‘soaks the crust’. This surname is rare in France where it may possibly be of different origin.

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


Similar surnames: Trame, Trumper, Temple, Tremble, Trone, Templet, Telle, Treml, Trappe

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Where is the Trempe family from?

You can see how Trempe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trempe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trempe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 122 Trempe families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Trempe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Trempe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trempe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trempe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Ouvrire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Trempe. 27% of Trempe men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Trempe women worked as an Ouvrire. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    27%
  • Tudiant
    18%
  • Marchande
    18%
  • Peintre
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Ouvrire
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Trempe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trempe 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Trempe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 286 military records available for the last name Trempe. For the veterans among your Trempe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trempe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trempe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trempe in 1963 was 87, and 67 in 2004.

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