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Trinen Family History

Trinen 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: Treinen, Trine, Trice, Grine, Trainer, Trier, Ringen, Tine, Tannen

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Where is the Trinen family from?

You can see how Trinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trinen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trinen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Trinen families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Trinen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Trinen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trinen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Trinen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Trinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trinen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Trinen. 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 37 military records available for the last name Trinen. For the veterans among your Trinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trinen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Trinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Trinen in 1968 was 89, and 90 in 2004.

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