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Faini Family History

Faini 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: Fain, Saini, Fini, Faine, Fang, Hain, Bain, Fan, Main, Cain

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Where is the Faini family from?

You can see how Faini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faini family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Faini's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Faini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faini 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 Faini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faini. 50% of Faini men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Faini women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Faini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Faini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faini 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Faini. 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 109 military records available for the last name Faini. For the veterans among your Faini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faini lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Faini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Faini in 1957 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faini

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faini 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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