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Vaine Family History

Vaine 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: Paine, Laine, Raine, Vine, Maine, Saine, Caine, Valine, Kaine, Haine

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Where is the Vaine family from?

You can see how Vaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Vaine family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vaine's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Vaine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaine 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 Vaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaine. 36% of Vaine men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vaine women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaine were Proprietor and Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaine 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Vaine. 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 237 military records available for the last name Vaine. For the veterans among your Vaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaine lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Vaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vaine in 1969 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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