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Bouwsma Family History

Bouwsma 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: Bousman, Bouska, Bouma, Bosma, Boomsma, Bouwman, Boersma, Bowman

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Where is the Bouwsma family from?

You can see how Bouwsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouwsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bouwsma family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bouwsma's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bouwsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouwsma 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 36 census records available for the last name Bouwsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouwsma 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bouwsma. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bouwsma. For the veterans among your Bouwsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouwsma lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bouwsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bouwsma in 1970 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouwsma 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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