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Boonsma Family History

Boonsma 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: Boomsma, Boonstra, Bosma, Bonnema, Boersma, Monsma, Boone, Cosma

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Where is the Boonsma family from?

You can see how Boonsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boonsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boonsma families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Boonsma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boonsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boonsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Boonsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boonsma 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Boonsma. 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 1 military records available for the last name Boonsma. For the veterans among your Boonsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boonsma lifespan?

Average Boonsma life expectancy in 1976 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boonsma 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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