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Gernetti Family History

Gernetti 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: Genetti, Vernetti, Garnett, Gurnett, Benetti, Gelnett, Ginnetti

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Where is the Gernetti family from?

You can see how Gernetti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernetti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gernetti family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernetti's in USA. California had the highest population of Gernetti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernetti 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 Gernetti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gernetti. 100% of Gernetti men worked as a 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
    100%

What Gernetti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Gernetti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernetti 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gernetti. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gernetti. For the veterans among your Gernetti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernetti lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Gernetti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gernetti in 1975 was 41, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gernetti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernetti 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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