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![Show Contents]() Gaignet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Gaignet surname is thought to come from the Old French word "gagner," which meant "to till" or "cultivate" the land. A such, the name Gaignet was likely originally an occupational name for a farmer or cultivator. Early Origins of the Gaignet familyThe surname Gaignet was first found in Bourgogne where the family held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Gaignet familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gaignet 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 Gaignet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gaignet 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 Gaignet familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gaignet Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Gaignet migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Gaignet Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John P. Gaignet, aged 32, a smith, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Navarino" 1
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Gaignet migration to Australia 
