This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shrainer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shrainer Family History

Shrainer 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: Shriner, Shreiner, Trainer, Schreiner, Shaner, Hainer, Rainer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shrainer family from?

You can see how Shrainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrainer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shrainer family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrainer's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Shrainer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrainer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Shrainer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Shrainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrainer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shrainer

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Shrainer. 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.

View all Shrainer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Shrainer. For the veterans among your Shrainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shrainer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shrainer family history

Discover More

What is the average Shrainer lifespan?

Average Shrainer life expectancy in 1996 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shrainer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrainer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shrainer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial