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Gernon Family History

Gernon Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Grennan

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Gernon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gernon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Gernon families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gernon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gernon families in 1891.
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What did your Gernon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gernon. 100% of Gernon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gernon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernon 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Gernon. 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 377 military records available for the last name Gernon. For the veterans among your Gernon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gernon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gernon in 1954 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernon 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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