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Blainer Family History

Blainer 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: Bainer, Blaine, Laine, Leiner, Bradner, Blain, Brauner, Blacker

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Where is the Blainer family from?

You can see how Blainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blainer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blainer families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Blainer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blainer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Blainer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blainer 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 74 census records available for the last name Blainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blainer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Blainer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Blainer. For the veterans among your Blainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blainer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Blainer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Blainer in 1963 was 61, and 70 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blainer 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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