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Trambell Family History

Trambell 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: Trammell, Tramell, Ramsell, Bramwell, Trapnell, Brammell, Tramble

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Where is the Trambell family from?

You can see how Trambell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trambell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trambell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Trambell families living in Georgia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Trambell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Trambell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trambell 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 Trambell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trambell. 34% of Trambell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Trambell women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Trambell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Trambell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trambell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Trambell. 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 29 military records available for the last name Trambell. For the veterans among your Trambell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trambell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Trambell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Trambell in 1970 was 74, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trambell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trambell 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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