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Treinen Family History

Treinen Surname Meaning

German: metronymic 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


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Where is the Treinen family from?

You can see how Treinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treinen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Treinen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Treinen families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Treinen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Treinen families in 1891.
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What did your Treinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treinen. 35% of Treinen men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Treinen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treinen were Operator and Typist.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Typist
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Treinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treinen 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Treinen. 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 200 military records available for the last name Treinen. For the veterans among your Treinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treinen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Treinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Treinen in 1959 was 41, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treinen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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