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Kaine Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Kane . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Cohen .

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


Similar surnames: Kain, Kane, Laine, Maine, Kanne, Kline, Bane, Haine, Baine, Kainer

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Where is the Kaine family from?

You can see how Kaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Kaine families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kaine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kaine families in 1911.
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What did your Kaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kaine. 45% of Kaine men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kaine women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaine were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Kaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaine 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kaine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaine. For the veterans among your Kaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaine lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kaine in 1956 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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