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Jaines Family History

Jaines Surname Meaning

see Janes.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jaines family from?

You can see how Jaines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaines family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Jaines families living in New Brunswick. This was about 54% of all the recorded Jaines's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Jaines families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jaines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaines. 34% of Jaines men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Jaines women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaines were Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    35%
  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Saleslady
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jaines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaines 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Jaines. 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 436 military records available for the last name Jaines. For the veterans among your Jaines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaines lifespan?

Average Jaines life expectancy in 1977 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaines ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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