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Vainor Family History

Vainor 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: Mainor, Gainor, Gaynor, Agnor, Vernor, Vannoy, Wainer, Laino, Daino

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Where is the Vainor family from?

You can see how Vainor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vainor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vainor family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vainor's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Vainor families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Vainor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vainor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vainor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vainor. For the veterans among your Vainor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vainor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Vainor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vainor in 1966 was 72, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vainor 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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