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Gag Family History

Gag 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: Gal, Gay, Gan, Gage, Gao, Gad, Garg, Gau, Tag, Gago

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Where is the Gag family from?

You can see how Gag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gag families living in Connecticut. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gag's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gag 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 Gag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gag. 40% of Gag men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gag women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Pharmacist
    20%
  • Tin Worker
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gag 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Gag. 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 756 military records available for the last name Gag. For the veterans among your Gag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gag lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gag in 1964 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gag 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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