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Germash Family History

Germash 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, Gerlach, Gerrish, Gersh, Germann, Germani, Gervase

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Where is the Germash family from?

You can see how Germash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germash family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Germash family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Germash's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Germash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germash 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 38 census records available for the last name Germash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germash 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Germash. 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 1 military records available for the last name Germash. For the veterans among your Germash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germash lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Germash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Germash in 1993 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germash 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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