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Trinkl Family History

Trinkl 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: Trinko, Trinkle, Trinka, Brink, Trindle, Trinca, Trunk, Trisko, Trick

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Where is the Trinkl family from?

You can see how Trinkl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trinkl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trinkl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Trinkl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Trinkl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Trinkl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trinkl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trinkl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trinkl. 56% of Trinkl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Trinkl women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Trinkl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Trinkl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trinkl 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Trinkl. 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 745 military records available for the last name Trinkl. For the veterans among your Trinkl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trinkl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Trinkl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Trinkl in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2002.

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