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Thaine Family History

Thaine Surname Meaning

see Thain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thaine family from?

You can see how Thaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thaine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Thaine families living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Thaine's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Thaine families in 1911.
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What did your Thaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thaine. 67% of Thaine men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaine 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Thaine. 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 132 military records available for the last name Thaine. For the veterans among your Thaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Thaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thaine in 1968 was 76, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thaine 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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