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Gernert Family History

Gernert Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Gernhard (see Gernhardt).

English and German: variant of Gerner.

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


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Where is the Gernert family from?

You can see how Gernert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gernert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gernert families living in Middlesex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gernert's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gernert families in 1891.
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What did your Gernert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gernert. 12% of Gernert men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Gernert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gernert were Painter and Home Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Home Work
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gernert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernert 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Gernert. 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 Gernert. For the veterans among your Gernert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gernert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gernert in 1957 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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