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Trenchard Family History

Trenchard Surname Meaning

English (southwestern; of Norman origin) and French: nickname from Old French trenche a derivative of trenchier ‘to cut hack slice’ (compare Trench)

+ the suffix -ard for someone skilled in cutting perhaps for a swordsman butcher or ditch-cutter.

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


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Where is the Trenchard family from?

You can see how Trenchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trenchard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Trenchard families living in Somerset. This was about 26% of all the recorded Trenchard's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Trenchard families in 1891.
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What did your Trenchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trenchard. 24% of Trenchard men worked as a Farm Labourer and 74% of Trenchard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trenchard were Cinema Manager and General Shop Assistant.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    24%
  • Dairy Farmer
    24%
  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Cinema Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • General Shop Assistant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Trenchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenchard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Trenchard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Trenchard. For the veterans among your Trenchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trenchard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Trenchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Trenchard in 1962 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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