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Germek Family History

Germek 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: Germer, German, Hermes, Dermer, Terek, Ermel, Greek, Herek, Cermak

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Where is the Germek family from?

You can see how Germek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Germek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Germek families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Germek's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Germek families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germek 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 Germek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Germek. 54% of Germek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Germek women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Paper Box
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Germek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Germek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germek 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Germek. 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 138 military records available for the last name Germek. For the veterans among your Germek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Germek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Germek in 1954 was 41, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Germek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germek 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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