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Trnik Family History

Trnik 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: Gornik, Karnik, Trim, Train, Hornik, Tani, Konik, Banik, Lanik, Troia

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Where is the Trnik family from?

You can see how Trnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Trnik families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Trnik's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Trnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trnik ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Trnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trnik 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Trnik. 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 3 military records available for the last name Trnik. For the veterans among your Trnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trnik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Trnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trnik in 1967 was 78, and 64 in 2002.

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