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Gerney Family History

Gerney 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: Cerney, Garney, Gorney, Gedney, Berney, Gurney, Gerner, Erney, Nerney

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Where is the Gerney family from?

You can see how Gerney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gerney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gerney families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gerney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerney 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 Gerney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerney. 31% of Gerney men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gerney women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerney were Chauffeur and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Chauffeur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Gerney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerney 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Gerney. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gerney. For the veterans among your Gerney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gerney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gerney in 1965 was 85, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerney 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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