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Trepner Family History

Trepner Name 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: Trenner, Tresner, Brenner, Depner, Trainer, Greener, Treder, Reiner

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Where is the Trepner family from?

You can see how Trepner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trepner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trepner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Trepner families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Trepner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trepner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trepner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trepner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trepner. 100% of Trepner men worked as a Waiter. .

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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 1940

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Trepner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trepner 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Trepner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Trepner. For the veterans among your Trepner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trepner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Trepner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Trepner in 1957 was 56, and 63 in 1999.

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