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Gernison Family History

Gernison 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: Nerison, Denison, Bernson, Pennison, Berntson, Gernon, Benison

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Where is the Gernison family from?

You can see how Gernison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernison family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gernison families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gernison family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernison's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gernison families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gernison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernison 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 Gernison. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gernison. For the veterans among your Gernison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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