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Gernal Family History

Gernal 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: Bernal, German, Cerna, Perna, Gera, Bernat, Gornall, Gerald, Carnal

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Where is the Gernal family from?

You can see how Gernal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernal family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Gernal families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gernal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gernal families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gernal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernal 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gernal. 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 military records available for the last name Gernal. For the veterans among your Gernal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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