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Geerman Family History

Geerman 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: German, Peerman, Gierman, Deerman, Beerman, Gehrman, Germain, Gorman

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Where is the Geerman family from?

You can see how Geerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geerman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Geerman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geerman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Geerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geerman 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 72 census records available for the last name Geerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geerman 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Geerman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Geerman. For the veterans among your Geerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geerman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Geerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Geerman in 1966 was 68, and 58 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geerman 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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