The ancient history of the Saines name begins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the family resided in the village of Sainsbury found in the county of Gloucester. The surname Saines is a habitation name which forms a broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. Habitation names were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.
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Early Origins of the Saines family
The surname Saines was first found in Gloucestershire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
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Early History of the Saines family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Saines research. Another 60 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1576, 1596, 1607, 1610 and 1787 are included under the topic Early Saines History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Saines Spelling Variations
Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Saines include Sainsbury, Sansbury, Sainsbery, Sansbery and others.
Early Notables of the Saines family
Notables of this surname at this time include: John Sandsbury or Sandbury (1576-1610), Latin poet, was born in London. In 1596 he was elected to one of the... Another 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Saines Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Saines migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Saines migration to Australia 
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