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Trenton Family History

Trenton Name Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


Similar surnames: Renton, Brenton, Trafton, Taunton, Brewton, Shenton, Henton, Trento

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Where is the Trenton family from?

You can see how Trenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trenton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Trenton families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Trenton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trenton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Trenton. 43% of Trenton 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
    43%
  • Work
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenton 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Trenton. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Trenton. For the veterans among your Trenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trenton lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Trenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trenton in 1956 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

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