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Caines Family History

Caines Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Cahaignes in Eure, France, or Cahaynes in Calvados, France,

both probably named with a Celtic element meaning ‘juniper bush’.

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


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You can see how Caines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caines families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 34 Caines families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Caines's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caines families in 1911.
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What did your Caines ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Caines. 58% of Caines men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    58%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

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Passenger Lists

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

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What is the average Caines lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Caines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Caines in 1948 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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