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Gerinnett Family History

Gerinnett 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: Gennett, Garnett, Bennett, Gurnett, Kennett, Grissett, Gannett

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Where is the Gerinnett family from?

You can see how Gerinnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerinnett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gerinnett families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerinnett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gerinnett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gerinnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerinnett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gerinnett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gerinnett. For the veterans among your Gerinnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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