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Trinkley Family History

Trinkley 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: Brinkley, Trinkle, Tingley, Winkley, Trindle, Tinkler, Grindley

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Where is the Trinkley family from?

You can see how Trinkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trinkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trinkley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Trinkley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Trinkley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trinkley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trinkley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trinkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trinkley. 40% of Trinkley men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    40%
  • Coal Loader
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
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What Trinkley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Trinkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trinkley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Trinkley. 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 112 military records available for the last name Trinkley. For the veterans among your Trinkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trinkley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Trinkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trinkley in 1964 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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