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Fainland Family History

Fainland 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: Maitland, Weinland, Mailand, Finlan, Farland, Winland, Harland

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Where is the Fainland family from?

You can see how Fainland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fainland family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Fainland family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fainland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fainland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fainland 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 27 census records available for the last name Fainland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fainland 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fainland. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fainland. For the veterans among your Fainland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fainland lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Fainland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fainland in 1980 was 77, and 96 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fainland 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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