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Gavagnie Family History

Gavagnie 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: Savage, Lavigne, Gavaghan, Gagne, Savaglio, Galante, Lajaunie, Gamage

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What did your Gavagnie ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gavagnie ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Gavagnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavagnie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gavagnie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gavagnie. For the veterans among your Gavagnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavagnie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Gavagnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gavagnie in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2001.

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