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Gagin Family History

Gagin 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: Gavin, Agin, Garin, Magin, Galin, Gagen, Hagin, Fagin, Ragin, Gagan

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Where is the Gagin family from?

You can see how Gagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gagin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 109 Gagin families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Gagin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gagin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagin 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 Gagin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gagin. 55% of Gagin men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    55%
  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagin 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Gagin. 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 225 military records available for the last name Gagin. For the veterans among your Gagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gagin in 1963 was 88, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagin 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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