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Hains Name Meaning

English (southwestern): variant of Haynes and in North America (also) an altered form of this. Compare Hance 2 and Hince

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


Similar surnames: Haines, Rains, Hails, Cains, Haine, Dains, Havins, Hain, Gains, Mains

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Where is the Hains family from?

You can see how Hains families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hains family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hains families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 96 Hains families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hains's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hains families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hains surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hains ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hains. 42% of Hains men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Hains women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hains were Colliery Hewer and Household Duties Unpaid. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    42%
  • Retired
    25%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Colliery Hewer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    3%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Hains. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hains 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 55,000 immigration records available for the last name Hains. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Hains. For the veterans among your Hains ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hains lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hains life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hains in 1948 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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