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Germele Family History

Germele 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: Ermel, Germer, Gerstle, Gemmel, Gergel, Gergely, Bermel, Gemmell

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Where is the Germele family from?

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

What Germele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Germele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germele 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Germele. 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 5 military records available for the last name Germele. For the veterans among your Germele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germele lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Germele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Germele in 1971 was 79, and 90 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germele 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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