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Painn Family History

Painn 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: Paine, Pinn, Pann, Paino, Pain, Pan, Pang, Hain, Bain, Main

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Where is the Painn family from?

You can see how Painn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Painn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Painn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Painn family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Painn's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Painn families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Painn 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 75 census records available for the last name Painn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Painn 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Painn. 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 Painn. For the veterans among your Painn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Painn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Painn 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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