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Waines Family History

Waines Surname Meaning

variant of Wain (2) with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Waines family from?

You can see how Waines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waines family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waines families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Waines families living in Yorkshire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Waines's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Waines families in 1891.
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What did your Waines ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (mixed) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waines. 50% of Waines men worked as a Farmer (mixed) and 92% of Waines women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waines were Farmer and Paid Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer (mixed)
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Paid Laundress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waines 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Waines. 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 153 military records available for the last name Waines. For the veterans among your Waines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waines lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Waines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Waines in 1958 was 56, and 38 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waines 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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