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Trembly Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Tremblay . The surname Trembly is also found in France but it is very rare there.

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


Similar surnames: Trumbly, Trombly, Trembley, Tremblay, Trombley, Twombly, Tremble

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Where is the Trembly family from?

You can see how Trembly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trembly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trembly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Trembly families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Trembly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Trembly families in 1911.
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What did your Trembly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Trembly. 33% of Trembly men worked as a Cultivateur and 20% of Trembly women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trembly were Labourer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    33%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Institutrice
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Trembly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trembly 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Trembly. 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 855 military records available for the last name Trembly. For the veterans among your Trembly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trembly lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Trembly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Trembly in 1959 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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