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Geronimus Family History

Geronimus 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: Geronimo, Hieronimus, Heironimus, Hieronymus, Jeronimo, Bernius

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Where is the Geronimus family from?

You can see how Geronimus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geronimus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geronimus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geronimus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geronimus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Geronimus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geronimus 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Geronimus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Geronimus. For the veterans among your Geronimus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geronimus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Geronimus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Geronimus in 1964 was 59, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geronimus 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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