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Tramel Name Meaning

Variant of Trammell .

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


Similar surnames: Tramell, Trammel, Traxel, Tremel, Traver, Timmel, Cramer, Tramp

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Where is the Tramel family from?

You can see how Tramel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tramel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tramel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Tramel families living in South Carolina. This was about 19% of all the recorded Tramel's in USA. South Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Tramel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tramel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tramel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tramel. 31% of Tramel men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Tramel women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tramel were Farming and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    17%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tramel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tramel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Tramel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tramel. For the veterans among your Tramel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tramel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tramel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tramel in 1959 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

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