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Gernheuser Family History

Gernheuser 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: Berkheiser, Kornhauser, Bernheisel, Werkheiser, Berkheimer

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Where is the Gernheuser family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernheuser 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 Gernheuser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gernheuser. 100% of Gernheuser men worked as a Truck Driver.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gernheuser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernheuser 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gernheuser. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gernheuser. For the veterans among your Gernheuser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernheuser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gernheuser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gernheuser in 1969 was 45, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernheuser 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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