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Germani Family History

Germani Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Germano . Italianized form of Slovenian Grmek and of its variant Germek: diminutive or patronymic from Grm or Germ ‘bush’.

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


Similar surnames: Germano, German, Germain, Gervasi, Perman, Gorman, Gierman, Armani

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Where is the Germani family from?

You can see how Germani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germani family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Germani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Germani families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Germani's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Germani families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Germani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Germani. 54% of Germani men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Germani women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Germani were Clerk and Spooler. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Dressmaker
    30%
  • Spooler
    30%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Germani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germani 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 Germani. 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 527 military records available for the last name Germani. For the veterans among your Germani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germani lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Germani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Germani in 1945 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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