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Saine Family History

Saine Name Meaning

Variant of Sain 1 a surname of German origin. French: probably a variant of Saïn (see Sain ). West African (Gambia): variant of the Serer name Sène (see Sene ).

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


Similar surnames: Laine, Sane, Sayne, Saint, Maine, Cain, Raine, Sabine, Sain, Maline

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Where is the Saine family from?

You can see how Saine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Saine families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Saine's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Saine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saine. 28% of Saine men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Saine women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saine were Farming and Spooler. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Mender
    9%
  • Spooler
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Saine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saine 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Saine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Saine. For the veterans among your Saine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saine lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Saine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Saine in 1958 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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