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Gernerd Family History

Gernerd 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: Gerner, Gernert, Berner, Garner, Bernard, Kerner, Lerner, Derner

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Where is the Gernerd family from?

You can see how Gernerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernerd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gernerd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gernerd family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernerd's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gernerd families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernerd 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 Gernerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gernerd. 60% of Gernerd men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Gernerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Gernerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernerd 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gernerd. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gernerd. For the veterans among your Gernerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernerd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Gernerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gernerd in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gernerd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernerd 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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