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Cainion Family History

Cainion 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: Canion, Cannon, Clinton, Canton, Pinion, Carrion, Wainio, Cashion

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Where is the Cainion family from?

You can see how Cainion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cainion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cainion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Cainion families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cainion's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cainion families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cainion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cainion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cainion. 100% of Cainion men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cainion women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cainion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Cainion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cainion 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cainion. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cainion. For the veterans among your Cainion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cainion lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cainion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cainion in 1961 was 46, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cainion

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cainion 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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