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Germeroth Family History

Germeroth 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: Wenderoth, Gamroth, Germer, Gernert, Gerberich, Demerath, Herbert

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Where is the Germeroth family from?

You can see how Germeroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germeroth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Germeroth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Germeroth families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Germeroth's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Germeroth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germeroth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Germeroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Germeroth. 43% of Germeroth men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Germeroth women worked as a Saleswoman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Germeroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Germeroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germeroth 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Germeroth. 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 136 military records available for the last name Germeroth. For the veterans among your Germeroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germeroth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Germeroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Germeroth in 1959 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Germeroth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germeroth 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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