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Gapner Family History

Gapner 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: Garner, Wapner, Gepner, Kapner, Gagner, Hapner, Gasner, Gafner

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Where is the Gapner family from?

You can see how Gapner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gapner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gapner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Gapner families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gapner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gapner families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Gapner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gapner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gapner. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gapner. For the veterans among your Gapner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gapner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gapner 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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