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Gaynes Family History

Gaynes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gaines. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Gaynes family from?

You can see how Gaynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaynes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Gaynes families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gaynes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaynes families in 1891.
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What did your Gaynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaynes. 100% of Gaynes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gaynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaynes 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Gaynes. 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 256 military records available for the last name Gaynes. For the veterans among your Gaynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaynes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gaynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gaynes in 1964 was 76, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaynes 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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