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Thayne Name Meaning

Scottish (Fife) and English (Norfolk): variant of Thain .

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


Similar surnames: Thane, Hayne, Mayne, Haye, Bayne, Shayne, Hayn, Frayne, Hane, Swayne

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Where is the Thayne family from?

You can see how Thayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thayne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Thayne families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thayne's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Thayne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thayne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thayne. 25% of Thayne men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Thayne women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thayne were Miner and Servant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Servant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thayne 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Thayne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 287 military records available for the last name Thayne. For the veterans among your Thayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thayne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thayne in 1962 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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