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• Gan Origin and Immigration
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Origin of Gan Origin of Gan, Meaning of Gan Origin: Jewish Origin Surnames: Burgan Submitted by: Origin of Gan, Meaning of Gan Origin: Meaning: Hantman most likely is incorrect spelling of Gantman. Gantman is Ashkenazi Jewish name derivative from Yidish/German Gant = Hand and man = man Handy man or Civilized man Surnames: Gantman Submitted by: Michael Origin of Gan, Meaning of Gan Origin: Origin: Ireland Meaning: Fair-Headed Surnames: Finnegan Submitted by: Kuro Origin of Gan, Meaning of Gan Origin: The celtic derivation of the name Egan was MacAodagain, Mac meaning 'Son of', and Aodh meaning 'Fire'. The Egan family name was known to occupy the Irish counties of Tipperary, Kilkenny and Offaly. Variations of the name include Eagan, Keegan, MacKeegan and Deegan. Surnames: Egan Submitted by: Troy Egan Origin of Gan, Meaning of Gan Origin: Germany Surnames: Gangel Submitted by: Origin of Gan, Meaning of Gan Origin: Another variant is "Reagan" Surnames: Rea, Reagan Submitted by: William Rea 11/24/2009 11:04 AM Page 2 of 2

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