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Trumbo Family History

Trumbo Surname Meaning

Altered form of French (ultimately German) Trimbur.

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


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Where is the Trumbo family from?

You can see how Trumbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trumbo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trumbo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Trumbo families living in Kentucky. This was about 26% of all the recorded Trumbo's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Trumbo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trumbo 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 Trumbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trumbo. 36% of Trumbo men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Trumbo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trumbo were Manager 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Trumbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trumbo 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Trumbo. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Trumbo. For the veterans among your Trumbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trumbo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Trumbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trumbo in 1959 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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