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Trinko Family History

Trinko Surname Meaning

Slovenian: probably a metronymic from a short form of the personal name Katrina

itself an old vernacular form of Katarina

(see Catherine).

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


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Where is the Trinko family from?

You can see how Trinko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trinko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Trinko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Trinko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trinko families in 1920.
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What did your Trinko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trinko. 35% of Trinko men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Trinko women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trinko were New Worker and Inspector.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Coal Loader
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Inspector
    29%

What Trinko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Trinko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trinko 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Trinko. 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 128 military records available for the last name Trinko. For the veterans among your Trinko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trinko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Trinko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trinko in 1961 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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