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Trimm Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Trim .

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


Similar surnames: Brimm, Trim, Thimm, Simm, Prime, Crim, Krimm, Timm, Crimm, Crumm

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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 1911 there were 10 Trimm families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 77% of all the recorded Trimm's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Trimm families in 1911.
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.

What did your Trimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mcanicien was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Trimm. 100% of Trimm men worked as a Mcanicien. .

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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

  • Mcanicien
    100%
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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 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 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.

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