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Gainan Family History

Gainan 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: Guinan, Gaitan, Gahan, Mannan, Dinan, Galvan, Magnan, Gaines, Gayman

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Where is the Gainan family from?

You can see how Gainan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gainan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gainan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gainan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gainan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gainan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gainan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gainan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gainan. 60% of Gainan 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
    60%
  • Dentist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Gainan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gainan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gainan. 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 81 military records available for the last name Gainan. For the veterans among your Gainan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gainan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gainan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gainan in 1969 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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