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Trumbell Family History

Trumbell Name 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: Trumbull, Trussell, Truell, Trammell, Trumble, Brumwell, Trunnell

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Where is the Trumbell family from?

You can see how Trumbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trumbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trumbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Trumbell families living in Manitoba. This was about 82% of all the recorded Trumbell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Trumbell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trumbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trumbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trumbell. 24% of Trumbell men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Trumbell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trumbell were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Maid
    40%
  • Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trumbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trumbell 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Trumbell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Trumbell. For the veterans among your Trumbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trumbell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Trumbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trumbell in 1971 was 59, and 86 in 2002.

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