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Rainis Family History

Rainis 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: Raines, Rains, Danis, Raine, Rais, Annis, Kairis, Manis, Mains

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Where is the Rainis family from?

You can see how Rainis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rainis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rainis families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Rainis's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rainis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rainis 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 Rainis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rainis. 18% of Rainis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rainis women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rainis were Farmer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Rainis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainis 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Rainis. 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 132 military records available for the last name Rainis. For the veterans among your Rainis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rainis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rainis in 1955 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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