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Germanoff Family History

Germanoff 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: Granoff, Germano, German, Romanoff, Gerloff, Germann, Evanoff

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Where is the Germanoff family from?

You can see how Germanoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germanoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Germanoff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Germanoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Germanoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germanoff 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 15 census records available for the last name Germanoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germanoff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Germanoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Germanoff. For the veterans among your Germanoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germanoff lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Germanoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Germanoff in 1981 was 80, and 49 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germanoff 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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