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Trinh Family History

Trinh Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Trình): from the Chinese surname 程 see Cheng Vietnamese (Trịnh): from the Chinese surname 鄭 see Zheng 1 compare 3 below.

It is found in northern Vietnam.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 鄭 based on its Vietnamese pronunciation see Zheng 1 compare 2 above.

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


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Where is the Trinh family from?

You can see how Trinh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trinh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trinh family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Trinh's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Trinh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trinh 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 Trinh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trinh. 50% of Trinh 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Trinh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Trinh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trinh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Trinh. 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 45 military records available for the last name Trinh. For the veterans among your Trinh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trinh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Trinh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Trinh in 1971 was 29, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trinh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trinh 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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