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Gainers Family History

Gainers 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: Gaines, Gainer, Garner, Raines, Baines, Garness, Wainer, Manners

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Where is the Gainers family from?

You can see how Gainers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gainers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gainers families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Gainers families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gainers's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gainers families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Gainers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gainers 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gainers. 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 Gainers. For the veterans among your Gainers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gainers lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Gainers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gainers in 1951 was 51, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gainers 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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