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Trink Family History

Trink 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: Brink, Trunk, Trick, Rink, Frink, Trinko, Trank, Trinka, Trine, Trinh

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Where is the Trink family from?

You can see how Trink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trink family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Trink family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Trink's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Trink families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Trink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trink 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Trink. 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 111 military records available for the last name Trink. For the veterans among your Trink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trink lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Trink in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trink 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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