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Fokkema Family History

Fokkema 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: Sikkema, Feikema, Fokken, Flikkema, Jokela, Okuma, Foskett, Fodera

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Where is the Fokkema family from?

You can see how Fokkema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fokkema family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fokkema families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fokkema's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fokkema families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Fokkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fokkema 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Fokkema. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fokkema. For the veterans among your Fokkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fokkema lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Fokkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fokkema in 1981 was 61, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fokkema 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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