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Germolus Family History

Germolus 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: Gerou, Gerold, Germond, Carolus, Gerhold, Geralds, Geroux, Sermons

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Where is the Germolus family from?

You can see how Germolus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germolus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Germolus families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Germolus's in USA. California had the highest population of Germolus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germolus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Germolus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Germolus. 50% of Germolus men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Germolus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germolus 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 Germolus. 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 25 military records available for the last name Germolus. For the veterans among your Germolus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germolus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Germolus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Germolus in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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