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Gahn Name Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Johannes (see John ).

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


Similar surnames: Jahn, Hahn, Rahn, Gahr, Gann, Gohn, Kahn, Fahn, Hahne, Bahn

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Where is the Gahn family from?

You can see how Gahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gahn families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gahn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gahn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gahn. 29% of Gahn men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Gahn women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gahn were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahn 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 994 immigration records available for the last name Gahn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gahn. For the veterans among your Gahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gahn in 1944 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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