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Trenholm Family History

Trenholm Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Trenholme in Whorlton (Yorkshire). The placename derives from Old Norse trani ‘crane’ + holmr ‘small island water meadow’.

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


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Where is the Trenholm family from?

You can see how Trenholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenholm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trenholm families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 115 Trenholm families living in Durham. This was about 70% of all the recorded Trenholm's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Trenholm families in 1891.
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What did your Trenholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trenholm. 50% of Trenholm men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 97% of Trenholm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trenholm were Steel Moulder and Nurse.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    50%
  • Steel Moulder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    97%
  • Nurse
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Trenholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenholm 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 Trenholm. 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 Trenholm. For the veterans among your Trenholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trenholm lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Trenholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trenholm in 1958 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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