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Weersma Family History

Weersma 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: Wiersma, Weers, Piersma, Boersma, Heerema, Wiersema, Ledesma, Beers

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Where is the Weersma family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weersma 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 Weersma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Painting was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weersma. 100% of Weersma men worked as a House Painting.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • House Painting
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Weersma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weersma 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Weersma. 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 Weersma. For the veterans among your Weersma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weersma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Weersma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weersma in 1967 was 85, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weersma 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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