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Gernand Family History

Gernand Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with gār gēr ‘spear lance’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gernand family from?

You can see how Gernand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gernand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Gernand families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gernand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gernand families in 1891.
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What did your Gernand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gernand. 34% of Gernand men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gernand women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gernand were Machinist and Typist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Fireman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Typist
    34%

What Gernand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gernand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernand 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Gernand. 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 411 military records available for the last name Gernand. For the veterans among your Gernand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gernand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gernand in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernand 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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