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Giernet Family History

Giernet 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: Viernes, Vernet, Tierney, Gerndt, Gerner, Gernert, Giere, Gionet

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Where is the Giernet family from?

You can see how Giernet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giernet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giernet family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Giernet's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Giernet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giernet 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 27 census records available for the last name Giernet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giernet 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Giernet. 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 Giernet. For the veterans among your Giernet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giernet lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Giernet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Giernet in 1977 was 18, and 60 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giernet 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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