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Trombly Family History

Trombly Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Tremblay.

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


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Where is the Trombly family from?

You can see how Trombly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trombly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trombly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 63 Trombly families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Trombly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trombly families in 1911.
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What did your Trombly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trombly. 26% of Trombly men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Trombly women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trombly were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Trombly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trombly 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Trombly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trombly. For the veterans among your Trombly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trombly lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Trombly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Trombly in 1944 was 21, and 67 in 2004.

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