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Gernett Family History

Gernett Name 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: Garnett, Gurnett, Gelnett, Gernert, Bernett, Genett, Gennett, Ernest

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Where is the Gernett family from?

You can see how Gernett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gernett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gernett families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gernett's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gernett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gernett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gernett. 50% of Gernett men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Barber
    50%
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Gernett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernett 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gernett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Gernett. For the veterans among your Gernett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernett lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Gernett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gernett in 1952 was 50, and 66 in 2002.

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