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Germundson Family History

Germundson Surname Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Germundsson: patronymic from the personal name Germund (see Germond).

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


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Where is the Germundson family from?

You can see how Germundson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germundson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Germundson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Germundson families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Germundson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Germundson families in 1911.
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What did your Germundson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Germundson. 100% of Germundson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Germundson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Germundson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germundson 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Germundson. 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 108 military records available for the last name Germundson. For the veterans among your Germundson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germundson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Germundson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Germundson in 1962 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Germundson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germundson 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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