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Gaag Family History

Gaag 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: Haag, Gaar, Waag, Garg, Maag, Gaal, Gang, Gaa, Wang, Yang

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Where is the Gaag family from?

You can see how Gaag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaag family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gaag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gaag families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gaag's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gaag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaag ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Gaag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaag 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Gaag. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gaag. For the veterans among your Gaag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaag lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Gaag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gaag in 1975 was 79, and 89 in 1993.

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