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Trenholm Family History

Trenholm Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Trenholme in Whorlton (Yorkshire). The placename derives from Old Norse trani ‘crane’ + holmr ‘small island water meadow’.

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


Similar surnames: Denholm, Kronholm, Tenold, Turnham, Trentham, Gresham, Trenton

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Where is the Trenholm family from?

You can see how Trenholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenholm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trenholm families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 163 Trenholm families living in New Brunswick. This was about 61% of all the recorded Trenholm's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Trenholm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trenholm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trenholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Trenholm. 58% of Trenholm men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Trenholm women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trenholm were Carpenter and Laborer. .

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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
    58%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Trenholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenholm 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Trenholm. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trenholm. For the veterans among your Trenholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trenholm lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Trenholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trenholm in 1958 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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