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Geram Family History

Geram 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: Gera, Gram, Ram, German, Graf, Gray, Grau, Derham, Gero, Elam

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Where is the Geram family from?

You can see how Geram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geram family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geram families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Geram families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Geram's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Geram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geram 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 Geram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geram. 100% of Geram women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Geram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Geram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geram 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Geram. 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 23 military records available for the last name Geram. For the veterans among your Geram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geram lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Geram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Geram in 1964 was 68, and 66 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geram 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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