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Trimpey Family History

Trimpey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Trimpe.

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


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Where is the Trimpey family from?

You can see how Trimpey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trimpey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trimpey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Trimpey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 95% of all the recorded Trimpey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trimpey families in 1880.
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What did your Trimpey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trimpey. 40% of Trimpey men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Contractor
    14%

What Trimpey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Trimpey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trimpey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Trimpey. 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 60 military records available for the last name Trimpey. For the veterans among your Trimpey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trimpey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Trimpey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Trimpey in 1965 was 87, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trimpey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trimpey 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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