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Germano Name Meaning

Italian and Portuguese: from the personal name Germano (see Germain ).

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


Similar surnames: Germani, German, Germain, Gorman, Yerman, Perman, Derman, Herman

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Where is the Germano family from?

You can see how Germano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Germano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Germano family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Germano's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Germano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Germano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Germano. 19% of Germano men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Germano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Germano were Salesman and Shipping Wrapper. .

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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
    19%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Packer
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Shipping Wrapper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Germano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germano 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Germano. 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 Germano. For the veterans among your Germano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germano lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Germano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Germano in 1953 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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