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Aynes Family History

Aynes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Haynes with loss of initial H-. This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Aynes family from?

You can see how Aynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Aynes families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Aynes's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Aynes families in 1911.
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What did your Aynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aynes. 25% of Aynes men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Aynes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aynes were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Aynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aynes 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Aynes. 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 920 military records available for the last name Aynes. For the veterans among your Aynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aynes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Aynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Aynes in 1952 was 22, and 67 in 2004.

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