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Rainsdon Family History

Rainsdon 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: Ranson, Raison, Risdon, Saindon, Randon, Lansdon, Rairdon, Rainbow

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Where is the Rainsdon family from?

You can see how Rainsdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainsdon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Rainsdon families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Rainsdon's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Rainsdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rainsdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rainsdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rainsdon. 50% of Rainsdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Domestic Worker
    50%
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What Rainsdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Rainsdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainsdon 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rainsdon. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rainsdon. For the veterans among your Rainsdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainsdon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Rainsdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rainsdon in 1971 was 44, and 90 in 2001.

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