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Ainer Family History

Ainer 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: Abner, Miner, Wainer, Hiner, Finer, Viner, Arner, Mainer, Agner

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Where is the Ainer family from?

You can see how Ainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ainer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ainer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Ainer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ainer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ainer families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ainer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Ainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ainer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ainer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ainer. For the veterans among your Ainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ainer lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Ainer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ainer in 1986 was 63, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ainer 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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