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Beetsma Family History

Beetsma 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: Beets, Bergsma, Reitsma, Boersma, Beese, Beeman, Berta, Ledesma

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Where is the Beetsma family from?

You can see how Beetsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beetsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beetsma family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Beetsma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beetsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beetsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Beetsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beetsma 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Beetsma. 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 9 military records available for the last name Beetsma. For the veterans among your Beetsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beetsma lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Beetsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Beetsma in 1974 was 87, and 93 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beetsma 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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