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Bainier Family History

Bainier 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: Bainter, Rainier, Bainer, Barnier, Painter, Lanier, Banker, Binder

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Where is the Bainier family from?

You can see how Bainier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bainier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bainier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Bainier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bainier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bainier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bainier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Bainier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bainier 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bainier. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bainier. For the veterans among your Bainier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bainier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bainier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bainier

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