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Trencher Family History

Trencher Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Trenchard. Perhaps from Middle English trenchour ‘knife cutting tool; platter bread used as a plate’ probably for someone who made or used one or other of these.

However, this cannot be certain as no medieval bearers have been found.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Trencher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trencher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trencher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Trencher families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Trencher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trencher families in 1891.
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What did your Trencher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trencher. 82% of Trencher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trencher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trencher 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Trencher. 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 80 military records available for the last name Trencher. For the veterans among your Trencher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trencher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Trencher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trencher in 1956 was 34, and 93 in 2004.

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