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St-germain Family History

St-germain 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: St. Germain, Germain, Seggerman, Steerman, Stegemann, Sterman

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Where is the St-germain family from?

You can see how St-germain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The St-germain family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 St-germain families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded St-germain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of St-germain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the St-germain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your St-germain ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name St-germain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, St-germain 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 642 immigration records available for the last name St-germain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 St-germain. For the veterans among your St-germain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average St-germain lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, St-germain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for St-germain in 1967 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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