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Gerneson Family History

Gerneson 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: Arneson, Bernson, Berntson, Gernon, Georgeson, Kenneson, Gerson

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Where is the Gerneson family from?

You can see how Gerneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerneson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerneson family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerneson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gerneson families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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