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Trinkner Family History

Trinkner 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: Klinkner, Brickner, Tickner, Tinkler, Trenner, Rinner, Rinker, Tinker

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Where is the Trinkner family from?

You can see how Trinkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trinkner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trinkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Trinkner families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Trinkner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Trinkner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trinkner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trinkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trinkner. 34% of Trinkner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Rr Sutin Hand
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Trinkner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Trinkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trinkner 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Trinkner. 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 200 military records available for the last name Trinkner. For the veterans among your Trinkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trinkner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Trinkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Trinkner in 1960 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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