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Vainer Family History

Vainer 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: Wainer, Viner, Mainer, Hainer, Rainer, Varner, Kainer, Bainer, Vayner

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Where is the Vainer family from?

You can see how Vainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vainer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vainer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Vainer families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vainer's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Vainer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vainer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vainer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vainer. 43% of Vainer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vainer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vainer were Truck Driver and General Office.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • General Office
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vainer 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Vainer. 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 59 military records available for the last name Vainer. For the veterans among your Vainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vainer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vainer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vainer in 1957 was 54, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vainer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vainer 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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