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Brainin Family History

Brainin Name 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: Branin, Brannin, Brann, Bailin, Brining, Breining, Brauning, Brain

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Where is the Brainin family from?

You can see how Brainin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brainin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brainin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Brainin families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Brainin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brainin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brainin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brainin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brainin. 60% of Brainin men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Brainin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brainin 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Brainin. 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 116 military records available for the last name Brainin. For the veterans among your Brainin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brainin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brainin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brainin in 1961 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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