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Vaine Family History

Vaine 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: Paine, Laine, Raine, Vine, Maine, Saine, Caine, Valine, Kaine, Haine

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Where is the Vaine family from?

You can see how Vaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 18 Vaine families living in Hampshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Vaine's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Vaine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaine 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 Vaine ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Gardener
    100%

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 Vaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaine 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Vaine. 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 237 military records available for the last name Vaine. For the veterans among your Vaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaine lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Vaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vaine in 1969 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaine 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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