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Germen Family History

Germen 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, Germer, Gerren, Gerfen, Gerken, Gerten, Gergen, Geren, Green

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Where is the Germen family from?

You can see how Germen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Germen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Germen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Germen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Germen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germen 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 327 census records available for the last name Germen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germen 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Germen. 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 92 military records available for the last name Germen. For the veterans among your Germen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Germen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Germen in 1967 was 52, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germen 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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