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Origins of the Raines surname

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Where do most Raineses live?

In 1921, most Raineses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Raineses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,710 records for the Raines surname. The oldest one dates back to 1730.

Who were Raineses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Raines first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Ella

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Common jobs for Raineses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Raineses in 1921
Dressmaker

38

Domestic Servant

20

Laundress

18

House Servant

17

Servant

17

Common Male occupations for Raineses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

72

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

54

Painter

53

Farm Hands

48

Farm Labourer

43

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