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Trombley Family History

Trombley Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Tremblay.

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


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Where is the Trombley family from?

You can see how Trombley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trombley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trombley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Trombley families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Trombley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trombley families in 1911.
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What did your Trombley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trombley. 21% of Trombley men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Trombley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trombley were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Trombley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trombley 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 997 immigration records available for the last name Trombley. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Trombley. For the veterans among your Trombley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trombley lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Trombley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trombley in 1941 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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