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Trommer Family History

Trommer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Trummer.

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


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Where is the Trommer family from?

You can see how Trommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trommer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Trommer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Trommer families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Trommer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Trommer families in 1911.
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What did your Trommer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trommer. 15% of Trommer men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Trommer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trommer were Clerk and Social Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Sheet Metal Work
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Social Worker
    17%

What Trommer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trommer 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Trommer. 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 879 military records available for the last name Trommer. For the veterans among your Trommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trommer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Trommer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Trommer in 1954 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trommer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trommer 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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