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Trenent Family History

Trenent Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Trent, Treen, Present, Trevena, Treinen, Tremont, Tennent, Trevett

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Where is the Trenent family from?

You can see how Trenent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Trenent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Trenent families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Trenent's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Trenent families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Trenent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenent 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Trenent. 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 4 military records available for the last name Trenent. For the veterans among your Trenent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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