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Gagnis Family History

Gagnis 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: Ganis, Danis, Magnus, Annis, Manis, Gans, Gaines, Banis, Gareis

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Where is the Gagnis family from?

You can see how Gagnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagnis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gagnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gagnis family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gagnis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gagnis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gagnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagnis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gagnis. 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 military records available for the last name Gagnis. For the veterans among your Gagnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagnis lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gagnis

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