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Gearnes Family History

Gearnes 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: Garnes, Kearnes, Barnes, Garner, Gaines, Warnes, Garness, Kearney

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Where is the Gearnes family from?

You can see how Gearnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearnes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gearnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gearnes family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gearnes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gearnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearnes 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 37 census records available for the last name Gearnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearnes 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gearnes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gearnes. For the veterans among your Gearnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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