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Gagnepain Family History

Gagnepain 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: Ganesan, Canepa, Magnan, Hageman, Hagemann, Gamelin, Gagnon, Hagelin

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Where is the Gagnepain family from?

You can see how Gagnepain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagnepain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gagnepain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gagnepain families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gagnepain's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gagnepain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagnepain 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 Gagnepain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gagnepain. 100% of Gagnepain men worked as a Shoe Worker and 100% of Gagnepain women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Gagnepain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Gagnepain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagnepain 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gagnepain. 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 88 military records available for the last name Gagnepain. For the veterans among your Gagnepain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagnepain lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gagnepain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gagnepain in 1973 was 58, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gagnepain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagnepain 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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