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Gagnat Family History

Gagnat 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: Gant, Granat, Gaunt, Magnan, Wanat, Bagnato, Gagnon, Gagne, Gaona

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Where is the Gagnat family from?

You can see how Gagnat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagnat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gagnat family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gagnat's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gagnat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagnat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gagnat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagnat 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gagnat. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gagnat. For the veterans among your Gagnat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagnat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Gagnat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gagnat in 1966 was 42, and 46 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagnat 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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