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Gernis Family History

Gernis 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: Genis, Dennis, Gornik, Gareis, Benis, Kennis, Ferris, Terris, Genin

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Where is the Gernis family from?

You can see how Gernis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gernis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gernis family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gernis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Gernis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernis 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gernis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gernis. For the veterans among your Gernis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Gernis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gernis in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernis 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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