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Fainor Family History

Fainor 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: Failor, Mainor, Gainor, Factor, Fair, Gaynor, Faison, Agnor, Wainer

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Where is the Fainor family from?

You can see how Fainor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fainor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fainor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Fainor family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fainor's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fainor families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Fainor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fainor 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fainor. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fainor. For the veterans among your Fainor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fainor lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Fainor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fainor in 1972 was 84, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fainor 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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