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Peaine Family History

Peaine 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: Paine, Peine, Perine, Pepin, Devine, Laine, Raine, Pine, Pease

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Where is the Peaine family from?

You can see how Peaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peaine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peaine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Peaine families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peaine's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Peaine families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Peaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peaine 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Peaine. 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 7 military records available for the last name Peaine. For the veterans among your Peaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peaine lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Peaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Peaine in 1979 was 85, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peaine 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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