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Gaignat Family History

Gaignat Name 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: Gignac, Gant, Granat, Gaunt, Magnan, Galant, Gaines, Saint, Gaida

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Where is the Gaignat family from?

You can see how Gaignat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaignat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gaignat families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaignat's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gaignat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaignat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaignat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaignat. 100% of Gaignat 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Gaignat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaignat 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Gaignat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Gaignat. For the veterans among your Gaignat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaignat lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Gaignat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gaignat in 1969 was 54, and 60 in 2000.

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