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Bainer Family History

Bainer Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a late development of Baynard with loss of the final d.

The earliest record found of this name in Britain spelled Bayner is dated 1546.

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


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Where is the Bainer family from?

You can see how Bainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bainer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bainer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Bainer families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bainer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bainer families in 1891.
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What did your Bainer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bainer. 88% of Bainer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bainer 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Bainer. 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 525 military records available for the last name Bainer. For the veterans among your Bainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bainer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bainer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bainer in 1961 was 62, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bainer 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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