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Trainum Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Trenholm .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Trainham, Barnum, Train, Bainum, Trainor, Trainer, Branum, Brannum

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Where is the Trainum family from?

You can see how Trainum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trainum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trainum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Trainum families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trainum's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Trainum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trainum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trainum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trainum. 31% of Trainum 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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Garbage Collector
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trainum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trainum 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Trainum. 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 440 military records available for the last name Trainum. For the veterans among your Trainum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trainum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trainum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Trainum in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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