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Gnerson Family History

Gnerson 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: Enerson, Gerson, Anderson, Nelson, Enderson, Person, Merson, Iverson

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Where is the Gnerson family from?

You can see how Gnerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnerson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gnerson families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnerson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Gnerson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gnerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnerson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gnerson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gnerson. For the veterans among your Gnerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnerson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnerson 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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