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St Germain Family History

St Germain 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: St. Germain, St. Germaine, Germain, Seggerman, Steerman, Stegemann

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Where is the St Germain family from?

You can see how St Germain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The St Germain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most St Germain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 St Germain families living in Massachusetts. This was about 32% of all the recorded St Germain's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of St Germain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the St Germain 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 St Germain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named St Germain. 21% of St Germain men worked as a Laborer and 12% of St Germain women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named St Germain were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    6%
  • Waitress
    6%

What St Germain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name St Germain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, St Germain 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name St Germain. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name St Germain. For the veterans among your St Germain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average St Germain lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, St Germain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for St Germain in 1950 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your St Germain 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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