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Gangnon Family History

Gangnon 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: Gannon, Gagnon, Cannon, Hannon, Grignon, Wagnon, Langton, Langdon

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Where is the Gangnon family from?

You can see how Gangnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gangnon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gangnon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 40 Gangnon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gangnon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gangnon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gangnon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gangnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gangnon. 100% of Gangnon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gangnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gangnon 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Gangnon. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gangnon. For the veterans among your Gangnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gangnon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Gangnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gangnon in 1960 was 58, and 60 in 2001.

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