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Paine Family History

Paine Surname Meaning

English: variant of Payne.

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


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Where is the Paine family from?

You can see how Paine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 958 Paine families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Paine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paine families in 1891.
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What did your Paine 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 Paine. 7% of Paine men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Paine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paine were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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
    7%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 192,000 census records available for the last name Paine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paine 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 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Paine. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Paine. For the veterans among your Paine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paine lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Paine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paine in 1945 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paine 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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