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Trummer Family History

Trummer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a drummer or trumpeter from the agent derivative of Middle High German trumme trumbe ‘drum trumpet’.

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


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Where is the Trummer family from?

You can see how Trummer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trummer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Trummer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Trummer families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trummer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trummer families in 1911.
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What did your Trummer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trummer. 33% of Trummer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Trummer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trummer were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    33%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Tie Maker
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trummer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trummer 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Trummer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Trummer. For the veterans among your Trummer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trummer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Trummer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trummer in 1952 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

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