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Rainsford Family History

Rainsford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rainford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rainsford family from?

You can see how Rainsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainsford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rainsford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Rainsford families living in Warwickshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Rainsford's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rainsford families in 1891.
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What did your Rainsford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rainsford. 22% of Rainsford men worked as a Builders Labourer and 79% of Rainsford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rainsford were Aero Engine Erector and Household Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    22%
  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Bus Conductor
    15%
  • Aero Engine Erector
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Rainsford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rainsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainsford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rainsford. 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 934 military records available for the last name Rainsford. For the veterans among your Rainsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainsford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rainsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rainsford in 1961 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rainsford 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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