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Gjernes Family History

Gjernes 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: Viernes, Gerner, Gjerde, Ternes, Goeres, Jeanes, Goerner, Gerdes

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Where is the Gjernes family from?

You can see how Gjernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjernes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gjernes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gjernes families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjernes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gjernes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjernes 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 Gjernes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Gjernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjernes 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gjernes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Gjernes. For the veterans among your Gjernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjernes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gjernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gjernes in 1963 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjernes 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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