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Faine Family History

Faine Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fayne.

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


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Where is the Faine family from?

You can see how Faine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Faine families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Faine's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Faine families in 1911.
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What did your Faine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faine. 30% of Faine men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Faine women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faine were Proprietor 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
    30%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Faine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faine 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Faine. 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 411 military records available for the last name Faine. For the veterans among your Faine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Faine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Faine in 1962 was 69, and 51 in 2004.

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