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Geersema Family History

Geersema 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: Heerema, Boersema, Wiersema, Geers, Hoeksema, Gerstman, Sietsema

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Where is the Geersema family from?

You can see how Geersema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geersema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geersema family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geersema's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Geersema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geersema 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 Geersema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geersema. 100% of Geersema men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Geersema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Geersema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geersema 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Geersema. 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 11 military records available for the last name Geersema. For the veterans among your Geersema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geersema lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Geersema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Geersema in 1971 was 82, and 45 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geersema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geersema 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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