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Lainas Family History

Lainas 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: Laine, Minas, Livas, Raines, Lins, Panas, Mains, Gaines, Baines

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Where is the Lainas family from?

You can see how Lainas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lainas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lainas families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lainas's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Lainas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lainas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lainas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lainas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Lainas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lainas 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Lainas. 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 46 military records available for the last name Lainas. For the veterans among your Lainas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lainas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lainas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lainas in 1967 was 75, and 60 in 2004.

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