The surname Gern was first found in East Prussia, where the name Garn came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.
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Early History of the Gern family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gern research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1786 is included under the topic Early Gern History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Gern Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Garn, Garner, Garnerin, Garin, Garene, Karen, Gern, Geirn, Giern, Geren, Garn, Gerner, Gar, Garnen and many more.
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Early Notables of the Gern family
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Migration of the Gern family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alex. Garner, who arrived in Virginia in 1635; Anna Margretha C. Laule Gerner, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750; Thomas Garne, who settled in America in 1773.
Contemporary Notables of the name Gern (post 1700)
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Gern Nagler (b. 1932), American former NFL football end who played from 1953 to 1961
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