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Treynor Family History

Treynor 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: Treanor, Traynor, Trevor, Trenner, Trainor, Taynor, Raynor, Reyner

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Where is the Treynor family from?

You can see how Treynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treynor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Treynor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Treynor families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Treynor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Treynor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treynor 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 Treynor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Treynor. 60% of Treynor men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Treynor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Treynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treynor 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Treynor. 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 168 military records available for the last name Treynor. For the veterans among your Treynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treynor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Treynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Treynor in 1962 was 56, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Treynor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treynor 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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