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Taine Family History

Taine 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, Laine, Raine, Tine, Maine, Saine, Caine, Twine, Kaine, Trine

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Where is the Taine family from?

You can see how Taine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Taine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Taine families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Taine's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Taine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taine 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 872 census records available for the last name Taine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taine 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Taine. 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 59 military records available for the last name Taine. For the veterans among your Taine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taine lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Taine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Taine in 1966 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taine 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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