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Trelenberg Family History

Trelenberg 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: Bredenberg, Fredenberg, Bielenberg, Greenberg, Kallenberg, Kronenberg

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Where is the Trelenberg family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trelenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trelenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Trelenberg. 100% of Trelenberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Trelenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trelenberg 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Trelenberg. 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 34 military records available for the last name Trelenberg. For the veterans among your Trelenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trelenberg lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Trelenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Trelenberg in 1982 was 69, and 69 in 1999.

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