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Oines Name Meaning

Norwegian (Øines): variant of Øynes a habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Øynes from øy ‘island’ + nes ‘headland promontory’.

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


Similar surnames: Fornes, Sines, Viney, Hines, Oien, Gines, Bines, Pines, Mines, Jines

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Where is the Oines family from?

You can see how Oines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oines families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Oines families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 53% of all the recorded Oines's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Oines families in 1880.
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What did your Oines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oines. 53% of Oines men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Oines women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oines were Farming and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oines 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Oines. 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 172 military records available for the last name Oines. For the veterans among your Oines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oines lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oines in 1963 was 83, and 69 in 2004.

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