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Trammell Family History

Trammell Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Tremmel Tremel or Treml nicknames for a rude man from tremel ‘boor ruffian’.

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


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Where is the Trammell family from?

You can see how Trammell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trammell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trammell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Trammell families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trammell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trammell families in 1891.
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What did your Trammell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trammell. 24% of Trammell men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Trammell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trammell were Farming and Laundress.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Laundress
    6%

What Trammell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Trammell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trammell 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Trammell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Trammell. For the veterans among your Trammell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trammell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Trammell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trammell in 1945 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trammell 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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