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Biesma Family History

Biesma 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: Bierma, Bies, Bieser, Bierman, Biela, Vielma, Bosma, Bieda, Piersma

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Where is the Biesma family from?

You can see how Biesma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Biesma families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Biesma's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Biesma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biesma 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 Biesma ancestors do for a living?

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

What Biesma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Biesma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesma 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Biesma. 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 5 military records available for the last name Biesma. For the veterans among your Biesma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Biesma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Biesma in 1967 was 84, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biesma 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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