This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Haisma family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Haisma Family History

Haisma 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: Hassman, Huisman, Haim, Haist, Haisch, Halama, Hibma, Jansma, Hausman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Haisma family from?

You can see how Haisma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haisma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Haisma families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Haisma's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Haisma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haisma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Haisma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haisma. 45% of Haisma men worked as a Truck Driver.

View Census Data for Haisma | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Haisma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Haisma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haisma census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Haisma

Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Haisma. 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.

View all Haisma immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Haisma. For the veterans among your Haisma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Haisma military records

You've only scratched the surface of Haisma family history

Discover More

What is the average Haisma lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Haisma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Haisma in 1968 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haisma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haisma 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Haisma family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial