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Gageon Family History

Gageon 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: Gagnon, Gagen, Gagon, Hagen, Gayton, Gage, Gudgeon, Pigeon, Wagnon

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Where is the Gageon family from?

You can see how Gageon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gageon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gageon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gageon families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gageon's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gageon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Gageon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gageon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gageon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gageon. For the veterans among your Gageon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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