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Caine Family History

Caine Surname Meaning

Manx: variant of Cain. French: from Old French caigne ‘dog bitch’ applied as a nickname for a peevish or bad-tempered person or for someone thought to resemble a dog in some other way.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caine family from?

You can see how Caine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 451 Caine families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Caine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caine families in 1891.
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What did your Caine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caine. 24% of Caine men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Caine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caine were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Caine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caine 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Caine. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Caine. For the veterans among your Caine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caine lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Caine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Caine in 1947 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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