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Trumbauer Family History

Trumbauer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Trambauer. Compare Trumbower.

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


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Where is the Trumbauer family from?

You can see how Trumbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trumbauer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trumbauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Trumbauer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trumbauer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trumbauer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trumbauer 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 Trumbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trumbauer. 22% of Trumbauer men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Trumbauer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trumbauer were Painter and House Wife.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • House Wife
    19%

What Trumbauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trumbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trumbauer 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Trumbauer. 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 350 military records available for the last name Trumbauer. For the veterans among your Trumbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trumbauer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Trumbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Trumbauer in 1956 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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