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Geremia Name Meaning

Italian form of Jeremiah .

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


Similar surnames: Femia, Jeremias, Greenia, Gervin, Greim, Gereau, Remis, Ceresa

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Where is the Geremia family from?

You can see how Geremia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geremia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geremia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Geremia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Geremia's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Geremia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geremia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geremia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geremia. 29% of Geremia men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Geremia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geremia were New Worker and Laundress. .

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Press Hand
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Floor Girl
    29%
  • Laundress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geremia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geremia 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 Geremia. 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 381 military records available for the last name Geremia. For the veterans among your Geremia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geremia lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Geremia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geremia in 1954 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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