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Caina Family History

Caina Surname 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: Cain, Cina, Caine, China, Caira, Cains, Hain, Bain, Cane, Cai

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Where is the Caina family from?

You can see how Caina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caina family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caina families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Caina family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caina's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Caina families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caina 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 Caina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caina. 50% of Caina men worked as a Farming and 100% of Caina women worked as a Sewer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Caina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Caina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caina 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Caina. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Caina. For the veterans among your Caina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caina lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Caina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caina in 1964 was 68, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caina ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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