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Trinque Family History

Trinque Name Meaning

French (southern): probably a variant of Trenque a nickname from Occitan trenca ‘pickaxe hoe with a curved blade’ or a habitational name from (La) Trinque the name of several places in the southwestern part of France. Compare Trank

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


Similar surnames: Frisque, Trabue, Trinkle, Triche, Trindle, Strine, Trundle, Tingue

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Where is the Trinque family from?

You can see how Trinque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trinque family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trinque families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 35 Trinque families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Trinque's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Trinque families in 1911.
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What did your Trinque ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Trinque. 67% of Trinque men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Trinque women worked as a Servante. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    67%
  • Cult Ferb
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trinque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trinque 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Trinque. 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 226 military records available for the last name Trinque. For the veterans among your Trinque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trinque lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Trinque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trinque in 1956 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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