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Gainous Family History

Gainous Surname Meaning

Altered form of Gurganus a surname of Welsh origin.

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


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Where is the Gainous family from?

You can see how Gainous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gainous family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gainous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gainous family living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gainous's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gainous families in 1891.
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What did your Gainous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gainous. 38% of Gainous men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gainous women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gainous were Operator and Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gainous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gainous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gainous 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 Gainous. 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 454 military records available for the last name Gainous. For the veterans among your Gainous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gainous lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gainous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gainous in 1948 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gainous 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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