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Acain Family History

Acain 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: Cain, Hain, Bain, Cai, Main, Amin, Albin, Drain, Spain, Aucoin

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Where is the Acain family from?

You can see how Acain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acain family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Acain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Acain family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Acain's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Acain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acain 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 Acain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Acain. 100% of Acain men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Acain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Acain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acain 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Acain. 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 56 military records available for the last name Acain. For the veterans among your Acain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acain lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Acain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Acain in 1974 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acain 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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