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Gernigin Family History

Gernigin 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: Jernigan, Germain, Berrigan, Bergin, Merrigan, Gerstein, Genin

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Where is the Gernigin family from?

You can see how Gernigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernigin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gernigin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernigin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gernigin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gernigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernigin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gernigin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gernigin. For the veterans among your Gernigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernigin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gernigin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gernigin in 1965 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernigin 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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