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Elgersma Family History

Elgersma Surname Meaning

West Frisian: patronymic formed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’ from a genitivized form of the personal name Elger from ancient Germanic Agilger (composed of the elements agil ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + gēr ‘spear’) or Adalger (from adal ‘noble’+ gēr ‘spear’).

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


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You can see how Elgersma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgersma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Elgersma families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Elgersma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Elgersma families in 1920.
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What did your Elgersma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elgersma. 48% of Elgersma men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Milker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Elgersma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgersma 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Elgersma. 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 72 military records available for the last name Elgersma. For the veterans among your Elgersma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgersma lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Elgersma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Elgersma in 1955 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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