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Vains Family History

Vains 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: Mains, Bains, Vails, Rains, Dains, Cains, Hains, Gains, Hain, Bain

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Where is the Vains family from?

You can see how Vains families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vains family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vains families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Vains families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vains's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Vains families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vains 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 Vains ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vains. 100% of Vains men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vains. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vains 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Vains. 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 28 military records available for the last name Vains. For the veterans among your Vains ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vains lifespan?

Average Vains life expectancy in 1989 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vains 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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