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Germait Family History

Germait 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: Germain, German, Gervais, Germann, Germani, Germany, Germano, Jermain

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Germait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germait 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Germait. 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 43 military records available for the last name Germait. For the veterans among your Germait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germait lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Germait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Germait in 1970 was 64, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germait 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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