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Gaener Family History

Gaener 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: Garner, Haener, Gagner, Gasner, Gafner, Gainer, Galler, Tanner

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Where is the Gaener family from?

You can see how Gaener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaener family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gaener family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaener's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gaener families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Gaener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaener 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gaener. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gaener. For the veterans among your Gaener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaener lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaener 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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