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Baine Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish (Antrim and Renfrewshire): variant of Bain French: variant of Bain 4 or in North America its altered form. This is a very rare surname in France.

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


Similar surnames: Bane, Bayne, Caine, Maine, Laine, Haine, Faine, Bain, Baise, Bline

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Where is the Baine family from?

You can see how Baine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Baine families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Baine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baine families in 1911.
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What did your Baine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Baine. 45% of Baine men worked as a Labourer and 34% of Baine women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baine were Railway Man and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Labourer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Railway Man
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Baine. 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 Baine. For the veterans among your Baine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baine lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Baine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Baine in 1952 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

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