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Trambel Family History

Trambel 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: Tramel, Trammel, Ramel, Bramel, Rammel, Gambel, Trammell, Triebel

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Where is the Trambel family from?

You can see how Trambel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trambel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trambel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Trambel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trambel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trambel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trambel 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 Trambel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trambel. 60% of Trambel 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
    60%
  • Janitor
    40%

What Trambel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Trambel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trambel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Trambel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Trambel. For the veterans among your Trambel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trambel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Trambel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trambel in 1976 was 85, and 89 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trambel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trambel 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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