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Gagnard Family History

Gagnard Surname Meaning

French: from a pejorative derivative of gagner ‘to make money’

applied as a nickname in the sense ‘pillager’

and by extension for a cruel or unscrupulous man.

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


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Where is the Gagnard family from?

You can see how Gagnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagnard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gagnard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gagnard families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gagnard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gagnard families in 1891.
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What did your Gagnard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gagnard. 59% of Gagnard men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Gagnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagnard 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gagnard. 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 150 military records available for the last name Gagnard. For the veterans among your Gagnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagnard lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gagnard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gagnard in 1958 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagnard 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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