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Pein Family History

Pein 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: Pepin, Penn, Peil, Wein, Bein, Pei, Lein, Mein, Pin, Plein

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Where is the Pein family from?

You can see how Pein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Pein families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pein's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pein 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 Pein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pein. 100% of Pein men worked as a Hairdresser and 100% of Pein 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

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pein 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 Pein. 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 Pein. For the veterans among your Pein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pein in 1962 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pein 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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