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Germas Family History

Germas Name 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: German, Germain, Gorman, Hermes, Berman, Perman, Herman, Gera, Germer

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Where is the Germas family from?

You can see how Germas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Germas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Germas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Germas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Germas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Germas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Germas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Germas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germas 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Germas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Germas. For the veterans among your Germas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Germas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Germas in 1979 was 38, and 73 in 1990.

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