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Germiley Family History

Germiley 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: Gormley, Berley, Gentile, Gurley, Hemsley, Riley, Wormley, Emley

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Where is the Germiley family from?

You can see how Germiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germiley family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Germiley families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Germiley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Germiley families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germiley 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 5 census records available for the last name Germiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germiley 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 immigration records available for the last name Germiley. 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 Germiley. For the veterans among your Germiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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