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Trenthan Family History

Trenthan 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: Trentham, Trentman, Trevethan, Renehan, Trenton, Trevathan, Trantham

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Where is the Trenthan family from?

You can see how Trenthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenthan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trenthan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Trenthan families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Trenthan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Trenthan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trenthan 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 Trenthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trenthan. 34% of Trenthan 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Trenthan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Trenthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenthan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Trenthan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Trenthan. For the veterans among your Trenthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trenthan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Trenthan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Trenthan in 1979 was 86, and 70 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trenthan 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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