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Painner Family History

Painner 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: Pinner, Painter, Tanner, Paine, Penner, Pointer, Panter, Pinter

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Painner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Painner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Painner. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Painner. For the veterans among your Painner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Painner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Painner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Painner in 1973 was 66, and 89 in 1991.

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