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Rainson Family History

Rainson 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, Rainbow, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Faison, Maison

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Where is the Rainson family from?

You can see how Rainson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rainson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rainson families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rainson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rainson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rainson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rainson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Prop Partner and Never Has Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rainson. 100% of Rainson men worked as a Prop Partner and 50% of Rainson women worked as a Never Has Worker. .

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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

  • Prop Partner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Never Has Worker
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%
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What Rainson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Rainson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainson 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Rainson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rainson. For the veterans among your Rainson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Rainson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rainson in 1975 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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