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Laines Family History

Laines Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Laínez (see Lainez). English: variant of Lanes.

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


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Where is the Laines family from?

You can see how Laines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Laines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Laines family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laines's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Laines families in 1891.
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What did your Laines ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laines. 100% of Laines 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 850 census records available for the last name Laines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laines 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Laines. 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 76 military records available for the last name Laines. For the veterans among your Laines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laines lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Laines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Laines in 1963 was 68, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laines 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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