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Trenka Family History

Trenka 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: Trnka, Trinka, Trenda, Trent, Trench, Trenkamp, Trinca, Renk, Brenna

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Where is the Trenka family from?

You can see how Trenka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trenka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Trenka family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Trenka's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Trenka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trenka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trenka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trenka. 42% of Trenka men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Trenka women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • New Worker
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Trenka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Trenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenka 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Trenka. 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 123 military records available for the last name Trenka. For the veterans among your Trenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trenka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Trenka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Trenka in 1965 was 77, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trenka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trenka 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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