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Arain Name Meaning

Muslim (Pakistan): ethnic name from the name of a tribe found mainly in Punjab and Sindh modern Pakistan.

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


Similar surnames: Drain, Train, Arai, Frain, Rain, Arpin, Brain, Arkin, Narain, Crain

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Where is the Arain family from?

You can see how Arain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Arain families living in South Carolina. This was about 70% of all the recorded Arain's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Arain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arain. 60% of Arain 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Arain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arain 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Arain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Arain. For the veterans among your Arain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arain lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Arain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Arain in 1989 was 61, and 54 in 2000.

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