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Gernent Family History

Gernent 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: Gernert, Ernest, Garnett, Gurnett, Vernet, Sergent, Gerren, Genest

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Where is the Gernent family from?

You can see how Gernent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernent family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gernent families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Gernent families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernent's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gernent families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Gernent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernent 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gernent. 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 military records available for the last name Gernent. For the veterans among your Gernent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernent lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernent 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gernent

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