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Boetsma Family History

Boetsma Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boersma, Bosma, Boomsma, Broersma, Boerema, Boersema, Boehm, Cosma

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Where is the Boetsma family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boetsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boetsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boetsma. 100% of Boetsma women worked as a Seamstress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Boetsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boetsma 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Boetsma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Boetsma. For the veterans among your Boetsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boetsma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Boetsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boetsma in 1962 was 74, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boetsma 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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