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Gernen Family History

Gernen 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: Gerren, Gerner, Geenen, Gerfen, Gerken, Gerten, Gernon, Gergen, Geren

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Where is the Gernen family from?

You can see how Gernen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gernen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gernen family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gernen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Gernen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gernen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gernen. For the veterans among your Gernen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernen lifespan?

Average Gernen life expectancy in 1995 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernen 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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