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Trentman Family History

Trentman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Trentmann.

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


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Where is the Trentman family from?

You can see how Trentman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trentman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trentman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Trentman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Trentman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Trentman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trentman 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 Trentman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trentman. 42% of Trentman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Trentman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trentman were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Wife
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Trentman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trentman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trentman 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Trentman. 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 217 military records available for the last name Trentman. For the veterans among your Trentman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trentman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Trentman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trentman in 1964 was 75, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trentman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trentman 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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