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Gapin Family History

Gapin 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: Gavin, Papin, Garin, Lapin, Rapin, Galin, Galpin, Gapen, Gain, Hain

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Where is the Gapin family from?

You can see how Gapin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gapin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gapin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gapin families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gapin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gapin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gapin 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 Gapin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gapin. 50% of Gapin men worked as a Cutter.

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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

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

What Gapin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Gapin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gapin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gapin. 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 73 military records available for the last name Gapin. For the veterans among your Gapin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gapin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Gapin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gapin in 1969 was 70, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gapin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gapin 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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