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Gagner Name Meaning

French Canadian: variant of Gagné (see Gagne ). Compare Gagnier Swedish: unexplained. In some cases also French: variant of Gagnier Compare Gagne

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


Similar surnames: Gagne, Garner, Gager, Wagner, Gage, Gagnier, Kasner, Lakner, Hafner

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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 1911 there were 67 Gagner families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Gagner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gagner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gagner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gagner. 34% of Gagner men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Gagner women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    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 Canada, 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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