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Kaines Family History

Kaines Surname Meaning

see Caines.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kaines family from?

You can see how Kaines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaines family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaines families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Kaines families living in Hampshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kaines's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kaines families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaines ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kaines. 58% of Kaines 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Private Means
    32%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kaines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaines 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Kaines. 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 237 military records available for the last name Kaines. For the veterans among your Kaines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaines lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Kaines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kaines in 1966 was 77, and 79 in 1999.

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