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Germeyer Family History

Germeyer 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: Neumeyer, Germer, Obermeyer, De Meyer, Harmeyer, Overmeyer, Newmeyer

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Where is the Germeyer family from?

You can see how Germeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Germeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Germeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Germeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Germeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Germeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Germeyer. 100% of Germeyer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Germeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germeyer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Germeyer. 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 35 military records available for the last name Germeyer. For the veterans among your Germeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Germeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Germeyer in 1965 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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