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Gernet Family History

Gernet Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Middle High German gern ‘to desire’ a component of various ancient Germanic personal names such as Gernhard.

Alternatively a variant of Gernot.

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


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Where is the Gernet family from?

You can see how Gernet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gernet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Gernet families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gernet families in 1871.
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What did your Gernet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gernet. 43% of Gernet men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gernet women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gernet were Carpenter and 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
    43%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Gernet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Gernet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernet 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Gernet. 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 448 military records available for the last name Gernet. For the veterans among your Gernet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Gernet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gernet in 1969 was 51, and 47 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernet 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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