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Germaux Family History

Germaux 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, Gereau, Germann, Germani, Germany, Greaux, Germano

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Where is the Germaux family from?

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

What did your Germaux ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Germaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germaux 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Germaux. 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 17 military records available for the last name Germaux. For the veterans among your Germaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germaux lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Germaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Germaux in 1966 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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