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Leain Family History

Leain 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: Lewin, Levin, Lein, Lean, Ledin, Lain, Learn, Hain, Bean, Bain

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Where is the Leain family from?

You can see how Leain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leain family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leain families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Leain families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leain's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Leain families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leain 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 217 census records available for the last name Leain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leain 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Leain. 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 4 military records available for the last name Leain. For the veterans among your Leain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leain lifespan?

Average Leain life expectancy in 2002 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leain 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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