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Trenton Family History

Trenton Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Trenton family from?

You can see how Trenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trenton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Trenton families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Trenton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Trenton families in 1891.
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What did your Trenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trenton. 100% of Trenton men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Trenton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Trenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trenton 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Trenton. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Trenton. For the veterans among your Trenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trenton lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Trenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Trenton in 1956 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trenton 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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