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Trenner Family History

Trenner Surname Meaning

German: possibly a nickname for a quarrelsome person from an agent derivative of Middle High German trennen ‘to separate divide’.

Alternatively, it could be a nickname for a bowls player from Middle Low German trenden ‘to play with balls to bowl’.

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


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You can see how Trenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trenner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Trenner families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Trenner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trenner families in 1891.
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What did your Trenner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Trenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenner 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Trenner. 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 721 military records available for the last name Trenner. For the veterans among your Trenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trenner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Trenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Trenner in 1961 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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