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Trainham Family History

Trainham Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Trenholm. Compare Traynham.

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


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Where is the Trainham family from?

You can see how Trainham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trainham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trainham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Trainham families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Trainham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Trainham families in 1891.
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What did your Trainham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trainham. 25% of Trainham men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Trainham women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trainham were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Janitor
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Trainham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trainham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trainham 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Trainham. 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 441 military records available for the last name Trainham. For the veterans among your Trainham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trainham lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Trainham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Trainham in 1955 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trainham 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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