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Gagon Family History

Gagon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Gagen or Geoghegan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gagon family from?

You can see how Gagon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gagon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 133 Gagon families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Gagon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gagon families in 1911.
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What did your Gagon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gagon. 40% of Gagon 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
    40%
  • Journalier
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Rentier
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gagon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagon 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Gagon. 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 191 military records available for the last name Gagon. For the veterans among your Gagon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gagon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gagon in 1954 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagon 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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