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Ondersma Family History

Ondersma 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: Anderson, Enderson, Wonders, Ledesma, Sonderman, Anders, Elgersma

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Where is the Ondersma family from?

You can see how Ondersma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ondersma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ondersma families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Ondersma family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ondersma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ondersma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ondersma 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 Ondersma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ondersma. 100% of Ondersma 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Ondersma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ondersma 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ondersma. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ondersma. For the veterans among your Ondersma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ondersma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ondersma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ondersma in 1966 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ondersma 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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