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Nain Family History

Nain Surname Meaning

variant of Nairn.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Nain family from?

You can see how Nain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nain family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Nain's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nain families in 1911.
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What did your Nain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nain. 100% of Nain 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Nain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nain 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 918 immigration records available for the last name Nain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Nain. For the veterans among your Nain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nain lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nain in 1959 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nain 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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