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Germeshausen Family History

Germeshausen 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: Gehlhausen, Bettenhausen, Greenhouse, Nordhausen, Greenhagen

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Where is the Germeshausen family from?

You can see how Germeshausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germeshausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Germeshausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Germeshausen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Germeshausen's in USA. California had the highest population of Germeshausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germeshausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Germeshausen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Germeshausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germeshausen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Germeshausen. 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 78 military records available for the last name Germeshausen. For the veterans among your Germeshausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germeshausen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Germeshausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Germeshausen in 1969 was 59, and 77 in 2000.

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