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Germanus Family History

Germanus 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, Gurganus, Germann, Germani, Germany, Germano, Hermans

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Where is the Germanus family from?

You can see how Germanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germanus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Germanus family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Germanus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Germanus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germanus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Germanus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Germanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germanus 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Germanus. 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 64 military records available for the last name Germanus. For the veterans among your Germanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germanus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Germanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Germanus in 1963 was 80, and 99 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germanus 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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