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Gagnier Family History

Gagnier Surname Meaning

French Canadian: variant of Gagné (see Gagne). Compare Gagner 1 and Gonyer.

In some cases probably also French: occupational name for a farmer or peasant from an agent derivative of the Old French verb gaaignier ‘to cultivate or work (the land)’.

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


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Where is the Gagnier family from?

You can see how Gagnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gagnier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gagnier family living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gagnier's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gagnier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagnier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gagnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gagnier. 20% of Gagnier men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Gagnier women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gagnier were Carpenter and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Winder
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Gagnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gagnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagnier 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Gagnier. 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 Gagnier. For the veterans among your Gagnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagnier lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gagnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gagnier in 1949 was 31, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagnier 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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