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Painia Family History

Painia 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: Paine, Pinta, Pina, Panza, Pipia, Palaia, Paglia, Wainio, Pagni

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Where is the Painia family from?

You can see how Painia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Painia family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Painia family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Painia's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Painia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Painia 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 32 census records available for the last name Painia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Painia 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Painia. 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 8 military records available for the last name Painia. For the veterans among your Painia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Painia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Painia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Painia in 1970 was 54, and 81 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Painia 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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