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Gernd Family History

Gernd 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: Gerndt, Bernd, Herod, Kern, Geng, Gero, Grad, Cerne, Cerny, Genn

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Where is the Gernd family from?

You can see how Gernd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernd family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Gernd families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gernd families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Gernd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernd 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gernd. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gernd. For the veterans among your Gernd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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