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Trankner Family History

Trankner 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: Tanner, Trainer, Tranter, Trenner, Brantner, Trattner, Trautner

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Where is the Trankner family from?

You can see how Trankner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trankner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trankner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Trankner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Trankner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Trankner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Trankner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trankner 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Trankner. 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 145 military records available for the last name Trankner. For the veterans among your Trankner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trankner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Trankner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Trankner in 1970 was 85, and 91 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trankner 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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