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Vainas Family History

Vainas 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: Vinas, Vadas, Vilas, Minas, Raines, Vinal, Panas, Mains, Gaines

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Where is the Vainas family from?

You can see how Vainas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vainas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vainas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Vainas families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vainas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Vainas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Vainas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vainas 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vainas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Vainas. For the veterans among your Vainas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vainas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Vainas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vainas in 1966 was 73, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vainas 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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