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Jainer Family History

Jainer 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: Wainer, Joiner, Mainer, Hainer, Rainer, Kainer, Jahner, Bainer

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Where is the Jainer family from?

You can see how Jainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jainer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jainer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Jainer families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jainer's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Jainer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jainer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jainer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jainer. 36% of Jainer men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Jainer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jainer were Salesman and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Jainer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jainer 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Jainer. 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 109 military records available for the last name Jainer. For the veterans among your Jainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jainer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Jainer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jainer in 1964 was 67, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jainer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jainer 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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