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Geirnaert Family History

Geirnaert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gernert, Geisert, Geitner, Reinert, Teinert, Heinert, Gerner, Leinart

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Where is the Geirnaert family from?

You can see how Geirnaert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geirnaert family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Geirnaert families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geirnaert's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Geirnaert families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geirnaert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geirnaert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geirnaert. 100% of Geirnaert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geirnaert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Geirnaert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geirnaert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 84 immigration records available for the last name Geirnaert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Geirnaert. For the veterans among your Geirnaert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geirnaert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Geirnaert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geirnaert in 1965 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geirnaert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geirnaert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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