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Gagain Family History

Gagain Surname 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: Ragain, Gagan, Gavin, Fagan, Gahan, Gatlin, Pagan, Galvin, Sagan

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Where is the Gagain family from?

You can see how Gagain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gagain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gagain families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gagain's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gagain families in 1880.
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What did your Gagain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gagain. 100% of Gagain men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Gagain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagain 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gagain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Gagain. For the veterans among your Gagain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagain lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gagain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gagain in 1957 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagain ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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