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Gagner Family History

Gagner Surname Meaning

French Canadian: variant of Gagné (see Gagne). Compare Gagnier.

Swedish: unexplained. In some cases also French: variant of Gagnier.

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


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Where is the Gagner family from?

You can see how Gagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gagner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Gagner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Gagner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gagner families in 1891.
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What did your Gagner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gagner. 100% of Gagner 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagner 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Gagner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gagner. For the veterans among your Gagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gagner in 1949 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagner 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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