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Blaine Family History

Blaine Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Blain.

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


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Where is the Blaine family from?

You can see how Blaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blaine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Blaine families living in Lancashire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Blaine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blaine families in 1891.
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What did your Blaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Erector fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blaine. 100% of Blaine men worked as a Steel Erector fitter and 75% of Blaine 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

  • Steel Erector fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blaine. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Blaine. For the veterans among your Blaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaine lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Blaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blaine in 1946 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaine 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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