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Gernay Family History

Gernay 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: German, Gray, Cerney, Cerny, Garay, Cerna, Perna, Gorny, Gera, Bernat

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Where is the Gernay family from?

You can see how Gernay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gernay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gernay family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gernay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Gernay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernay 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Gernay. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gernay. For the veterans among your Gernay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Gernay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gernay in 1976 was 60, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernay 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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