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Trinka Family History

Trinka Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Trnka ‘blackthorn’.

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


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Where is the Trinka family from?

You can see how Trinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trinka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trinka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Trinka family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trinka's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Trinka families in 1911.
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What did your Trinka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trinka. 22% of Trinka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Trinka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trinka were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Trinka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trinka 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Trinka. 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 376 military records available for the last name Trinka. For the veterans among your Trinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trinka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Trinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Trinka in 1958 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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