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Gernhert Family History

Gernhert 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: Gernert, Gernhardt, Gerner, Bernhart, Bernert, Wernert, Gerhart

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Where is the Gernhert family from?

You can see how Gernhert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernhert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gernhert family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernhert's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gernhert families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gernhert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernhert 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 Gernhert. 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 military records available for the last name Gernhert. For the veterans among your Gernhert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernhert lifespan?

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