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Gagnier Name 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)’. Compare Gagne

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


Similar surnames: Garnier, Ganter, Gagner, Barnier, Vanier, Grenier, Gagne, Gautier

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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 1911 there were 277 Gagnier families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gagnier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gagnier families in 1911.
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What did your Gagnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operatrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gagnier. 32% of Gagnier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gagnier women worked as an Operatrice. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Cultivateur
    21%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operatrice
    100%
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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 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 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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