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Germon Family History

Germon Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Somerset): variant of German. French: variant of Germond.

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


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Where is the Germon family from?

You can see how Germon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Germon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Germon families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Germon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Germon families in 1911.
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What did your Germon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Germon. 25% of Germon men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Germon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Germon were Proprietor and House Keeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • House Keeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Germon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germon 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Germon. 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 619 military records available for the last name Germon. For the veterans among your Germon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Germon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Germon in 1964 was 62, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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