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Trenko Family History

Trenko 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: Trento, Trinko, Renko, Trent, Franko, Trench, Renk, Benko, Trunk

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Where is the Trenko family from?

You can see how Trenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trenko family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Trenko's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Trenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trenko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Trenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trenko. 100% of Trenko men worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Trenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Trenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenko 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Trenko. 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 8 military records available for the last name Trenko. For the veterans among your Trenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trenko lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Trenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Trenko in 1981 was 81, and 87 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trenko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trenko 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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