This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zain family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zain Family History

Zain Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the Arabic male personal name Zain ‘ornament beauty’ which also occurs in compound names such as Zain ul-ʿĀbidīn ‘ornament of the worshipers’ (see Abedin).

Compare Zein.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zain family from?

You can see how Zain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zain family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Zain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Zain families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Zain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zain. 60% of Zain men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Zain | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Partner
    40%

What Zain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Zain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zain census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Zain

Passenger Lists

There are 280 immigration records available for the last name Zain. 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.

View all Zain immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Zain. For the veterans among your Zain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zain military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zain family history

Discover More

What is the average Zain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zain in 1965 was 82, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zain 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zain family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial