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Germack Family History

Germack 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, Germain, Geraci, Gerrick, Warmack, Gerlach, Cermak, Carmack

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Where is the Germack family from?

You can see how Germack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Germack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Germack families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Germack's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Germack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germack 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 Germack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Germack. 67% of Germack men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

What Germack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Germack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germack 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Germack. 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 62 military records available for the last name Germack. For the veterans among your Germack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germack lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Germack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Germack in 1958 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Germack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germack 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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