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Gernaey Family History

Gernaey 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: Cerney, Garney, Gorney, Gedney, Berney, Gurney, Gerner, Garnsey

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Where is the Gernaey family from?

You can see how Gernaey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernaey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gernaey families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gernaey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gernaey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernaey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Gernaey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernaey 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 Gernaey. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gernaey. For the veterans among your Gernaey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernaey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gernaey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gernaey in 1963 was 70, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernaey 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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