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Gernigon Family History

Gernigon 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: Jernigan, Gernon, Gerbino, Berrigan, Vernon, Grignon, Merrigan

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Where is the Gernigon family from?

You can see how Gernigon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernigon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gernigon families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernigon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gernigon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernigon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gernigon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernigon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gernigon. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gernigon. For the veterans among your Gernigon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernigon lifespan?

Average Gernigon life expectancy in 1990 was 103 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernigon 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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