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Trumm Family History

Trumm Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a drummer from Middle High German trom(m)e trumpe ‘drum’.

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


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Where is the Trumm family from?

You can see how Trumm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trumm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trumm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Trumm families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Trumm's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trumm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trumm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trumm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Trumm. 100% of Trumm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trumm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trumm 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Trumm. 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 531 military records available for the last name Trumm. For the veterans among your Trumm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trumm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trumm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trumm in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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