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Trine Name Meaning

In some cases possibly also Walloon: cognate of 1 above from a short form of the personal name Catherine . Probably an Americanized form of German Trein: from a short form of the personal name Katrein a shortened form of Katharina German form of Catherine .

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


Similar surnames: Trice, Trinko, Heine, Stine, Grine, Torino, Prime, Tine, Brine, Tice

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Where is the Trine family from?

You can see how Trine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Trine families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Trine families in 1911.
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What did your Trine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trine. 28% of Trine men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Trine women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trine were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trine 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Trine. 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 Trine. For the veterans among your Trine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trine lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Trine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Trine in 1957 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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