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Gernat Family History

Gernat 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: Bernat, Gerndt, German, Granat, Great, Cerna, Perna, Gera, Ernst

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Where is the Gernat family from?

You can see how Gernat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gernat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gernat families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gernat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gernat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernat 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 Gernat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gernat. 100% of Gernat 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 Gernat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Gernat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernat 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Gernat. 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 235 military records available for the last name Gernat. For the veterans among your Gernat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gernat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gernat in 1964 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gernat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernat 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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