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Jermann Family History

Jermann 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: Bermann, Hermann, Jerman, Germann, Jermain, Permann, German, Germain

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Where is the Jermann family from?

You can see how Jermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Jermann families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jermann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jermann 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 Jermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jermann. 60% of Jermann men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Electrician
    40%

What Jermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Jermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermann 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Jermann. 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 164 military records available for the last name Jermann. For the veterans among your Jermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jermann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jermann in 1965 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jermann 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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