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Fain Family History

Fain Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Fein.

English: variant of Fayne.

Possibly also French: habitational name from any of various places in France deriving their names from Old French fain ‘swamp’ or in some cases Latin fanum ‘temple’.

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


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You can see how Fain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Fain families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fain's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fain families in 1911.
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What did your Fain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fain. 100% of Fain men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Fain. For the veterans among your Fain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fain lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Fain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fain in 1940 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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