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Traenkner Family History

Traenkner Surname 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: Trenner, Tanner, Brueckner, Brenner, Trainer, Tranter, Renner

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Where is the Traenkner family from?

You can see how Traenkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traenkner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Traenkner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Traenkner family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Traenkner's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Traenkner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Traenkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traenkner 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Traenkner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Traenkner. For the veterans among your Traenkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traenkner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Traenkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Traenkner in 1967 was 51, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traenkner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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