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Zaines Family History

Zaines 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: Raines, Gaines, Baines, Caines, Maines, Daines, Haines, Barnes, Paine

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Where is the Zaines family from?

You can see how Zaines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaines family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Zaines families living in New Jersey. This was about 94% of all the recorded Zaines's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zaines families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Zaines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaines 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Zaines. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zaines. For the veterans among your Zaines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaines lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Zaines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zaines in 1974 was 70, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaines 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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