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Trengen Family History

Trengen 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: Krengel, Ringen, Strenger, Treen, Engen, Trenner, Regen, Brenden

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Where is the Trengen family from?

You can see how Trengen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trengen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trengen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Trengen's in USA. California had the highest population of Trengen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trengen 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 30 census records available for the last name Trengen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trengen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Trengen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Trengen. For the veterans among your Trengen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trengen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1994, in the United States, Trengen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trengen in 1960 was 45, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trengen 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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