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Gernart Family History

Gernart 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: Gernert, Gerhart, Bernard, Gerard, Bernat, Gernhardt, Lenart, Gennaro

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Where is the Gernart family from?

You can see how Gernart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gernart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Gernart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gernart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gernart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Gernart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernart 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gernart. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gernart. For the veterans among your Gernart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernart lifespan?

Average Gernart life expectancy in 1992 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernart 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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