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Jermain Family History

Jermain Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): of Norman origin a variant of German.

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


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Where is the Jermain family from?

You can see how Jermain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jermain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 44 Jermain families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Jermain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jermain families in 1911.
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What did your Jermain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jermain. 42% of Jermain men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jermain women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    42%
  • Mechanic
    18%
  • Porter
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Jermain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jermain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermain 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Jermain. 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 652 military records available for the last name Jermain. For the veterans among your Jermain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jermain lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jermain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jermain in 1954 was 51, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jermain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jermain 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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