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Painna Family History

Painna 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: Pinna, Hanna, Penna, Paine, Pinn, Pann, Manna, Pinta, Sanna, Pina

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Where is the Painna family from?

You can see how Painna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Painna family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Painna families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Painna's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Painna families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Painna 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 38 census records available for the last name Painna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Painna 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Painna. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Painna. For the veterans among your Painna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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