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Rainear Family History

Rainear Surname Meaning

Variant of Rainier a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Rainear family from?

You can see how Rainear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rainear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Rainear families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rainear's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rainear families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rainear 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 Rainear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rainear. 100% of Rainear men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rainear women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rainear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Rainear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainear 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Rainear. 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 128 military records available for the last name Rainear. For the veterans among your Rainear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainear lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rainear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rainear in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rainear

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rainear 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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