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Trenkle Family History

Trenkle Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Tränkle or Trenkel a nickname denoting a drinker (see Trinkle).

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


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Where is the Trenkle family from?

You can see how Trenkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenkle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trenkle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Trenkle families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Trenkle's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Trenkle families in 1891.
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What did your Trenkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trenkle. 100% of Trenkle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trenkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenkle 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Trenkle. 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 663 military records available for the last name Trenkle. For the veterans among your Trenkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trenkle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Trenkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trenkle in 1962 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trenkle 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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