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Germaine Name Meaning

Altered form of French Germain . French: from the feminine form of Germain . Compare Germond . English (Yorkshire of Norman origin): variant of German .

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


Similar surnames: Germain, German, Jermain, Demaine, Fermin, Certain, Perrine, Dechaine

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Where is the Germaine family from?

You can see how Germaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Germaine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 68 Germaine families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Germaine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Germaine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Germaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Germaine. 14% of Germaine men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Germaine women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Germaine were Chauffeur and Modiste. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    60%
  • Modiste
    40%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Germaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germaine 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 Germaine. 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 Germaine. For the veterans among your Germaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germaine lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Germaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Germaine in 1953 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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