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Germeck Family History

Germeck 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: Gerrick, Germer, Herbeck, Gerecke, Hermreck, Gerlock, Verbeck, German

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Where is the Germeck family from?

You can see how Germeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Germeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Germeck families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Germeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Germeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germeck 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 45 census records available for the last name Germeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germeck 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Germeck. 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 29 military records available for the last name Germeck. For the veterans among your Germeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germeck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Germeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Germeck in 1968 was 67, and 86 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Germeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germeck 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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