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Paines Family History

Paines Surname Meaning

see Panes.

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


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Where is the Paines family from?

You can see how Paines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paines families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Paines families living in Somerset. This was about 53% of all the recorded Paines's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Paines families in 1891.
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What did your Paines ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paines. 100% of Paines men worked as a Market Gardener and 85% of Paines 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Market Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paines 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Paines. 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 336 military records available for the last name Paines. For the veterans among your Paines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paines lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Paines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Paines in 1979 was 55, and 88 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paines 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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