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Trompe Family History

Trompe Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tromp, Trimpe, Trampe, Troupe, Trempe, Troup, Strope, Tome, Frome

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Where is the Trompe family from?

You can see how Trompe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trompe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trompe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Trompe families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Trompe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Trompe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trompe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trompe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trompe. 100% of Trompe men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Trompe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Trompe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trompe 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Trompe. 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 26 military records available for the last name Trompe. For the veterans among your Trompe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trompe lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Trompe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trompe in 1979 was 74, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trompe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trompe 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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