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![Show Contents]() Gagneais History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Gagneais surname is thought to come from the Old French word "gagner," which meant "to till" or "cultivate" the land. A such, the name Gagneais was likely originally an occupational name for a farmer or cultivator. Early Origins of the Gagneais familyThe surname Gagneais was first found in Bourgogne where the family held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Gagneais familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gagneais 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 Gagneais History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gagneais 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 Gagneais familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gagneais Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Gagneais familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Louis Gasnier (1612-1661), who received a deed for land in St. Ann de Beupré in 1640; Louis Gagnier, who came to Montréal in 1657; Marie Louise Gagne, who immigrated to Qué.
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