Gane Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Gane surname is thought to come from the Old French word "gagner," which meant "to till" or "cultivate" the land. A such, the name Gane was likely originally an occupational name for a farmer or cultivator.

Gane Early Origins

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The surname Gane was first found in Bourgogne where the family held a family seat from ancient times.

Gane Spelling Variations

Spelling 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.

Gane Early History

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Gane Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gane Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Eustace H. Gane, aged 24, who arrived in America, in 1894
Mrs. G. Gane, aged 55, who arrived in America, in 1894
S. L. Gane, aged 24, who arrived in America, in 1894
Theresa Gane, aged 22, who arrived in America, in 1896

Gane Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

George Gane, aged 26, who arrived in America from London, England, in 1904
William Gane, aged 38, who arrived in America from Buston, Nottinghamshire, in 1904
Abbie Gane, aged 6, who arrived in America from Belston, Nottinghamshire, in 1905
Fred Gane, aged 26, who arrived in America, in 1907
George Gane, aged 41, who arrived in America from Huley, England, in 1911
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Gane Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Leslie A. Gane, aged 35, who arrived in Toronto, Canada, in 1919

Contemporary Notables of the name Gane (post 1700)

Charles J. Gane, American Democrat politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1956 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Tim Gane (b. 1964), English musician, leader of the rock band Stereolab
Lucinda Gane (b. 1949), British actress, best known for her role as Miss Terri Mooney in the UK TV serial Grange Hill (1980-1983)
Jeremy Gane (b. 1948), English managing director of Gane and Marshall International Ltd, a tour operator specializing in East Africa mountain climbs
Ionel Tersinio Gane (b. 1971), retired Romanian football player
Chris Gane (b. 1974), English professional golfer
Alan Gane (b. 1950), English former amateur footballer and manager

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Citations

^ The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

Other References

Holt, J.C. Ed. Domesday Studies. Woodbridge: Boydell, 1987. Print. (ISBN 0-85115-477-8).
Bullock, L.G. Historical Map of England and Wales. Edinburgh: Bartholomew and Son, 1971. Print.
Hitching, F.K and S. Hitching. References to English Surnames in 1601-1602. Walton On Thames: 1910. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0181-3).
Burke, Sir Bernard. General Armory Of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Ramsbury: Heraldry Today. Print.
Elster, Robert J. International Who's Who. London: Europa/Routledge. Print.
MacAulay, Thomas Babington. History of England from the Accession of James the Second 4 volumes. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1879. Print.
Fairbairn. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.
Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
Hinde, Thomas Ed. The Domesday Book England's Heritage Then and Now. Surrey: Colour Library Books, 1995. Print. (ISBN 1-85833-440-3).
Burke, John Bernard Ed. The Roll of Battle Abbey. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
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The Gane Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Gane Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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