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Tranmell Family History

Tranmell 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: Trammell, Tramell, Cranwell, Trapnell, Brammell, Randell, Crandell

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Where is the Tranmell family from?

You can see how Tranmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranmell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tranmell families living in Georgia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Tranmell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Tranmell families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tranmell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Tranmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranmell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tranmell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Tranmell. For the veterans among your Tranmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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