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Gasnier Family History

Gasnier 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: Garnier, Gasner, Gagnier, Gander, Ganter, Garner, Lanier, Kasner

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Where is the Gasnier family from?

You can see how Gasnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gasnier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gasnier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Gasnier families living in Channel Islands. This was about 94% of all the recorded Gasnier's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Gasnier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gasnier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Gasnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gasnier 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Gasnier. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gasnier. For the veterans among your Gasnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gasnier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gasnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gasnier in 1953 was 43, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gasnier 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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