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Gainsforth Family History

Gainsforth 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: Hainsworth, Ainsworth, Danforth, Gaisford, Rainsford, Farnsworth

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Where is the Gainsforth family from?

You can see how Gainsforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gainsforth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gainsforth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 28 Gainsforth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gainsforth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gainsforth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gainsforth 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 Gainsforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gainsforth. 34% of Gainsforth men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Dentist
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Gainsforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Gainsforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gainsforth 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gainsforth. 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 84 military records available for the last name Gainsforth. For the veterans among your Gainsforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gainsforth lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gainsforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gainsforth in 1955 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gainsforth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gainsforth 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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