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Gagnet Family History

Gagnet 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: Gagne, Gagner, Garret, Gant, Garner, Gaunt, Gage, Agnew, Garnett

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Where is the Gagnet family from?

You can see how Gagnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagnet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gagnet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gagnet family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Gagnet's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Gagnet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gagnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gagnet. 100% of Gagnet women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Gagnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagnet 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Gagnet. 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 99 military records available for the last name Gagnet. For the veterans among your Gagnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagnet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gagnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gagnet in 1966 was 65, and 58 in 2004.

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