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Faines Family History

Faines 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: Raines, Gaines, Baines, Caines, Farnes, Maines, Daines, Haines, Faine

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Where is the Faines family from?

You can see how Faines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faines families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Faines families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Faines's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faines families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faines 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 Faines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faines. 34% of Faines men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Faines women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faines were Salesman and Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faines 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Faines. 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 84 military records available for the last name Faines. For the veterans among your Faines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faines lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Faines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Faines in 1971 was 58, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faines 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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