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Gagarin Family History

Gagarin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Garin, Samarin, Bugarin, Algarin, Magarian, Guarin, Ragain, Gearin

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Where is the Gagarin family from?

You can see how Gagarin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagarin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gagarin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 76 Gagarin families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gagarin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gagarin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagarin 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 Gagarin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gagarin. 60% of Gagarin men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    60%
  • Tudiant
    40%

What Gagarin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Gagarin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagarin 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Gagarin. 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 105 military records available for the last name Gagarin. For the veterans among your Gagarin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagarin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gagarin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gagarin in 1962 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagarin 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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