Gernaat Family History

Gernaat 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: Bernat, Gerndt, Gernert, Gernand, Gerhart, German, Germain, Grant, Granat, Ernest

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37	Military Records
24	Immigration Records
105	Census and Voter Lists
997	Member Trees

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Where is the Gernaat family from?

You can see how Gernaat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernaat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gernaat family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernaat's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gernaat families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernaat 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 Gernaat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gernaat.

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Census Record

There are 105 census records available for the last name Gernaat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernaat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Gernaat. 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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Military Records

There are 37 military records available for the last name Gernaat. For the veterans among your Gernaat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernaat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gernaat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gernaat in 1964 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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Gernaat Surname Meaning

Where is the Gernaat family from?

What did your Gernaat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gernaat.

Data not to scale

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

Farmer

100%

What Gernaat family records will you find?

What is the average Gernaat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gernaat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gernaat in 1964 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

Gernaat Family History

Gernaat Surname Meaning

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Gernaat Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Gernaat

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Where is the Gernaat family from?

What did your Gernaat ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Gernaat family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gernaat lifespan?

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