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Geman Family History

Geman 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, Neman, Goeman, Goman, Gean, Gemar, Deman, Geiman, Beman

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Where is the Geman family from?

You can see how Geman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Geman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geman 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 Geman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geman. 40% of Geman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Geman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geman were Gardener and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Geman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geman 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Geman. 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 352 military records available for the last name Geman. For the veterans among your Geman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1980, in the United States, Geman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Geman in 1957 was 42, and 67 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geman 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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