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Jain Family History

Jain Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly Rajasthan and Gujarat): Jain name from Sanskrit jaina ‘derived from Jina’ or ‘follower of Jina’.

Jina meaning ‘triumphant’ is an epithet for a saint of the Jain religion.

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


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Where is the Jain family from?

You can see how Jain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jain families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Jain's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Jain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jain 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 Jain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpet Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jain. 100% of Jain men worked as a Carpet Weaver and 100% of Jain 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpet Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jain 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jain. 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 304 military records available for the last name Jain. For the veterans among your Jain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jain lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Jain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jain in 1943 was 32, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jain 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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