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Trumbower Family History

Trumbower Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Trambauer. Compare Trumbauer Trumbore and Trumpower.

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


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Where is the Trumbower family from?

You can see how Trumbower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trumbower family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trumbower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Trumbower families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trumbower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trumbower families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trumbower 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 Trumbower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trumbower. 24% of Trumbower men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Trumbower women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trumbower were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Trumbower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trumbower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trumbower 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Trumbower. 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 381 military records available for the last name Trumbower. For the veterans among your Trumbower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trumbower lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Trumbower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trumbower in 1958 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trumbower 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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