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Gernes Family History

Gernes 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: Gerner, Ternes, Gerdes, Garnes, Kernes, Gerges, Berner, Barnes

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Where is the Gernes family from?

You can see how Gernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gernes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gernes families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gernes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gernes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernes 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 Gernes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gernes. 47% of Gernes men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gernes women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gernes were Manager and Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Gernes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernes 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Gernes. 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 94 military records available for the last name Gernes. For the veterans among your Gernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gernes in 1959 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernes 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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