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Gagan Family History

Gagan Surname Meaning

Irish: possibly from Mag Eochagáin (see Geoghegan).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gagan family from?

You can see how Gagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Gagan families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gagan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gagan families in 1891.
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What did your Gagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gagan. 86% of Gagan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagan 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 956 immigration records available for the last name Gagan. 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 887 military records available for the last name Gagan. For the veterans among your Gagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gagan in 1947 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagan 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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