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Gernhard Family History

Gernhard 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: Bernhard, Gernhardt, Gerhard, Bernard, Gerard, Gerhardt, Gernand

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Where is the Gernhard family from?

You can see how Gernhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernhard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gernhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gernhard families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gernhard's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gernhard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Gernhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernhard 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Gernhard. 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 136 military records available for the last name Gernhard. For the veterans among your Gernhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernhard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gernhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gernhard in 1962 was 45, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernhard 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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