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Gernitz Family History

Gernitz 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: Gerbitz, Gerwitz, Gerlitz, Garlitz, Gertz, Gritz, Gerrits, Goerlitz

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Where is the Gernitz family from?

You can see how Gernitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gernitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gernitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gernitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernitz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gernitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gernitz. For the veterans among your Gernitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernitz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Gernitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gernitz in 1959 was 53, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernitz 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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