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Rainar Family History

Rainar 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: Rainer, Rana, Raine, Raines, Trainer, Ribar, Rayner, Raia, Reina

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Where is the Rainar family from?

You can see how Rainar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rainar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Rainar families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rainar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rainar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rainar 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 34 census records available for the last name Rainar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainar 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rainar. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rainar. For the veterans among your Rainar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rainar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rainar in 1971 was 64, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rainar 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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