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Germaine Family History

Germaine Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Germain.

French: from the feminine form of Germain.

Compare Germond.

English (Yorkshire of Norman origin): variant of German.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Germaine family from?

You can see how Germaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Germaine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 47 Germaine families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Germaine's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Germaine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germaine 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 Germaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Germaine. 60% of Germaine men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Germaine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Germaine were Decorators (house) and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Decorators (house)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

What Germaine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Germaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germaine 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Germaine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Germaine. For the veterans among your Germaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germaine lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Germaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Germaine in 1953 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germaine 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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