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Daine Family History

Daine Surname Meaning

see Dain.

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


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Where is the Daine family from?

You can see how Daine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Daine families living in Cheshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Daine's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Daine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daine. 100% of Daine men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Daine 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Chambermaid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Daine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daine 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Daine. 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 437 military records available for the last name Daine. For the veterans among your Daine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daine lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Daine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Daine in 1947 was 41, and 68 in 2003.

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