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Tromm Family History

Tromm Surname Meaning

North German: metonymic occupational name for a drummer from Middle Low German tromme ‘drum’. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Tromm family from?

You can see how Tromm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tromm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tromm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tromm families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tromm's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tromm families in 1880.
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What did your Tromm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tromm. 67% of Tromm men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Tromm women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tromm were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    67%
  • Foreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Tromm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Tromm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tromm 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Tromm. 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 113 military records available for the last name Tromm. For the veterans among your Tromm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tromm lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tromm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tromm in 1966 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tromm 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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