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Trimper Family History

Trimper Surname Meaning

German: variant of Trümper (see Trumper).

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


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Where is the Trimper family from?

You can see how Trimper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trimper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trimper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Trimper families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Trimper's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Trimper families in 1911.
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What did your Trimper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Trimper. 91% of Trimper men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    91%
  • Labourer
    10%

What Trimper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trimper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trimper 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Trimper. 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 272 military records available for the last name Trimper. For the veterans among your Trimper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trimper lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Trimper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Trimper in 1962 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trimper 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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