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Tromby Family History

Tromby 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: Trombly, Troy, Crosby, Trokey, Trosky, Truby, Brumby, Roby, Toomey

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Where is the Tromby family from?

You can see how Tromby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tromby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tromby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tromby family living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tromby's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Tromby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tromby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Tromby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tromby 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tromby. 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 20 military records available for the last name Tromby. For the veterans among your Tromby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tromby lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Tromby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tromby in 1989 was 79, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tromby 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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