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Gernatt Family History

Gernatt 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: Garnett, Gurnett, Bernat, Gelnett, Gerndt, Gernert, Bernath, Gernand

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Where is the Gernatt family from?

You can see how Gernatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernatt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gernatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gernatt family living in Iowa. This was about 14% of all the recorded Gernatt's in USA. Iowa and 5 other states had the highest population of Gernatt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernatt 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 Gernatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gernatt. 60% of Gernatt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gernatt women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gernatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Gernatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernatt 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gernatt. 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 121 military records available for the last name Gernatt. For the veterans among your Gernatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernatt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gernatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gernatt in 1967 was 64, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gernatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernatt 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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