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Kainie Family History

Kainie 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: Kaine, Klinge, Paine, Laine, Raine, Kairis, Karnik, Kane, Bailie

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Where is the Kainie family from?

You can see how Kainie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kainie family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Kainie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kainie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Kainie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Kainie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kainie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kainie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kainie. For the veterans among your Kainie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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