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Germier Family History

Germier 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: Germer, Verdier, Ferrier, Geier, Dermer, Perrier, Berrier, Bernier

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Where is the Germier family from?

You can see how Germier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Germier families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Germier family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Germier's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Germier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germier 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 Germier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cutl was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Germier. 100% of Germier men worked as a Fils Cutl.

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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 1921

  • Fils Cutl
    100%

What Germier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Germier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germier 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Germier. 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 10 military records available for the last name Germier. For the veterans among your Germier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germier lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Germier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Germier in 1975 was 78, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Germier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germier 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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