Origins of the Germain surname
About the Germains
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Interesting facts about Germain
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Germains most likely to marry?
St Germains
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What are the most common Germain first names?
Joseph
John
Mary
Marie
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Common jobs for Germains
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Germains in 1921
Dressmaker
15
Laundress
9
Brush Drawer
7
Housekeeper
7
Brush Maker
6
Commmon male occupations for Germains in 1921
Shipwright
14
Brush Maker
10
Jeweller
10
Carpenter
8
House Painter
8
