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Gainor Family History

Gainor Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Gaynor. English: variant of Gainer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gainor family from?

You can see how Gainor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gainor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gainor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gainor families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gainor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gainor families in 1891.
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What did your Gainor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gainor. 100% of Gainor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gainor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gainor 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Gainor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gainor. For the veterans among your Gainor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gainor lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gainor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gainor in 1951 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gainor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gainor 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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