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Chaine Family History

Chaine Name 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: Chain, Caine, Chahine, Haine, Craine, Chang, Chae, Hain, Cane, Carne

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Where is the Chaine family from?

You can see how Chaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chaine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 13 Chaine families living in Massachusetts. This was about 52% of all the recorded Chaine's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chaine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaine. 74% of Chaine men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Chaine women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chaine were Farmer and Manager. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Manager
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaine 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Chaine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 343 military records available for the last name Chaine. For the veterans among your Chaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chaine in 1963 was 78, and 96 in 2003.

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