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Gernentz Family History

Gernentz 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: Gernert, Ernest, Garnett, Grenz, Gurnett, Vernet, Gertz, Gretz, Rentz

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Where is the Gernentz family from?

You can see how Gernentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernentz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gernentz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gernentz family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernentz's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gernentz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernentz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gernentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gernentz. 59% of Gernentz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gernentz women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gernentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Gernentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernentz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gernentz. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gernentz. For the veterans among your Gernentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernentz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gernentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gernentz in 1965 was 76, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gernentz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernentz 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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