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Giermann Family History

Giermann 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: Niermann, Liermann, Biermann, Gierman, Eiermann, Germann, German

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Where is the Giermann family from?

You can see how Giermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giermann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Giermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Giermann families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Giermann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Giermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giermann 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 Giermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giermann. 32% of Giermann men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Giermann women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Electrician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Giermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Giermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giermann 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Giermann. 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 259 military records available for the last name Giermann. For the veterans among your Giermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giermann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Giermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Giermann in 1963 was 77, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giermann 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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