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![Show Contents]() Gaine History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Gaine surname is thought to come from the Old French word "gagner," which meant "to till" or "cultivate" the land. A such, the name Gaine was likely originally an occupational name for a farmer or cultivator. Early Origins of the Gaine familyThe surname Gaine was first found in Bourgogne where the family held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Gaine familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gaine research. Another 178 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1516, 1576, 1579, 1611, 1645, 1674, 1675, 1685 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Gaine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gaine Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gagne, Gagnes, Gane, Gaine, Gaigne, Geigne, Geygne, Gaygne, De Gagne, De Gagnes, DesGagne, Des Gagne, Desgagne, desGagne, Gagny, Gagnay, Gagnais, Gagney, Gagneais, Gagnet, Gagnau, Gaigne, Gaignet, Gaigney, Gaigny and many more. Early Notables of the Gaine familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gaine Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Gaine migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gaine Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Samuel and Alice Gaine, who immigrated to Nova Scotia in 1750
| Gaine migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Gaine Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Edward Gaine, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "The Stratheden" in 1850 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Gaine (post 1700) | + |
- Charles Gaine, American politician, Member of Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from Bucks County, 1885-88 2
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Gaine migration to Canada 
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