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Trummell Family History

Trummell 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: Trammell, Brummell, Rummell, Trussell, Truell, Rummel, Krummel

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Where is the Trummell family from?

You can see how Trummell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trummell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trummell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Trummell family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trummell's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Trummell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trummell 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 Trummell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trummell. 43% of Trummell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

What Trummell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Trummell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trummell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Trummell. 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 150 military records available for the last name Trummell. For the veterans among your Trummell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trummell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Trummell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Trummell in 1966 was 41, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trummell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trummell 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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