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Tjepkema Family History

Tjepkema 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: Feikema, Beukema, Toepke, Rypkema, Takeda, Trenkamp, Jokela, Teshima

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Where is the Tjepkema family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tjepkema. 60% of Tjepkema 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
    60%
  • Cheese Maker
    40%

What Tjepkema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Tjepkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjepkema 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Tjepkema. 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 47 military records available for the last name Tjepkema. For the veterans among your Tjepkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjepkema lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Tjepkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tjepkema in 1955 was 39, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjepkema 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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