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Germaun Family History

Germaun 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: German, Germain, Germann, Gorman, Berman, Bermann, Perman, Herman

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Where is the Germaun family from?

You can see how Germaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germaun family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Germaun families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Germaun's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Germaun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germaun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Germaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germaun 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Germaun. 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 military records available for the last name Germaun. For the veterans among your Germaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germaun lifespan?

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