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Gernhawes Family History

Gernhawes 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: Gernhardt, Bernhagen, Bernhard, Kershaw, Sternhagen, Grapes

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Where is the Gernhawes family from?

You can see how Gernhawes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernhawes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gernhawes families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernhawes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gernhawes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gernhawes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernhawes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gernhawes. 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 Gernhawes. For the veterans among your Gernhawes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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