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Srain Family History

Srain 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: Drain, Spain, Swain, Train, Frain, Rain, Sain, Brain, Shain, Stain

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Where is the Srain family from?

You can see how Srain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Srain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Srain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Srain families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Srain's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Srain families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Srain 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 91 census records available for the last name Srain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Srain 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Srain. 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 11 military records available for the last name Srain. For the veterans among your Srain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Srain lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Srain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Srain in 1968 was 46, and 50 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Srain 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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