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Fainn Family History

Fainn 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: Finn, Fain, Fann, Faine, Flinn, Fang, Hain, Bain, Fan, Main

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Where is the Fainn family from?

You can see how Fainn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fainn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fainn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Fainn families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fainn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fainn families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fainn 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 Fainn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sorter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fainn. 100% of Fainn women worked as a Sorter.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sorter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Fainn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fainn 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fainn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fainn. For the veterans among your Fainn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fainn lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Fainn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fainn in 1979 was 66, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fainn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fainn 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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