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Gaina Family History

Gaina 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: Gaida, Gaona, Gaia, Gauna, Gain, Gains, Gavin, Hain, Bain, Rana

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Where is the Gaina family from?

You can see how Gaina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gaina family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaina's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gaina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaina. 67% of Gaina men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Herder
    34%

What Gaina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Gaina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaina 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Gaina. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gaina. For the veterans among your Gaina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaina lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Gaina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gaina in 1965 was 77, and 92 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaina 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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