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Nines Family History

Nines Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hines, Bines, Nies, Mines, Niles, Jines, Pines, Kines, Oines, Rines

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Where is the Nines family from?

You can see how Nines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Nines families living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nines's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nines families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nines 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 Nines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nines. 31% of Nines men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nines women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nines were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nines 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Nines. 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 Nines. For the veterans among your Nines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nines lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Nines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nines in 1952 was 34, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nines 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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