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Trinklein Name Meaning

German: nickname for an imbiber from Middle High German trincklin ‘little drinker’.

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


Similar surnames: Trinkle, Tinkler, Klein, Brislin, Ringler, Trenkle, Minkler, Trindle

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Where is the Trinklein family from?

You can see how Trinklein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trinklein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trinklein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Trinklein families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trinklein's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Trinklein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trinklein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trinklein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trinklein. 57% of Trinklein 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Minister
    13%
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What Trinklein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Trinklein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trinklein 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Trinklein. 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 132 military records available for the last name Trinklein. For the veterans among your Trinklein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trinklein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trinklein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trinklein in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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