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Beukema Family History

Beukema Surname Meaning

West Frisian: from Boykema a patronymic formed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’ from the personal name Boyke a pet form of the ancient Germanic name Bodo (see Bode).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beukema family from?

You can see how Beukema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beukema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beukema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Beukema families living in Michigan. This was about 95% of all the recorded Beukema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Beukema families in 1880.
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What did your Beukema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beukema. 18% of Beukema men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Beukema women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beukema were Farm Operator and Housewife.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Beukema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beukema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beukema 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Beukema. 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 488 military records available for the last name Beukema. For the veterans among your Beukema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beukema lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beukema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beukema in 1954 was 30, and 88 in 2004.

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