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Gignac Family History

Gignac Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from any of various places so called in the south of France e.g. in Bouches-du-Rhône and Vaucluse.

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


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Where is the Gignac family from?

You can see how Gignac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gignac family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gignac families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 670 Gignac families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gignac's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gignac families in 1911.
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What did your Gignac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gignac. 23% of Gignac men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Gignac women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gignac were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Battery Hand
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Gignac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gignac 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gignac. 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 839 military records available for the last name Gignac. For the veterans among your Gignac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gignac lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Gignac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gignac in 1940 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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