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Germer Family History

Germer Name Meaning

German:: from the ancient Germanic personal name Germar composed of the elements gār gēr ‘spear lance’ + mār mēri ‘famous’. from the Slavic personal name Jaromir based on the element jar ‘lush rank’ also ‘strong’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: German, Dermer, Berner, Ermer, Geimer, Gemmer, Gerner, Gilmer, Gerber

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Where is the Germer family from?

You can see how Germer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Germer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Germer families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Germer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Germer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Germer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Germer. 32% of Germer men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Germer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Germer were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Germer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Germer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Germer. For the veterans among your Germer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Germer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Germer in 1949 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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