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Bylsema Family History

Bylsema 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: Bylsma, Balkema, Bultema, Halsema, Balsam, Belyea, Balser, Balsamo

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Where is the Bylsema family from?

You can see how Bylsema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bylsema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bylsema families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bylsema's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bylsema families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Bylsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bylsema 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bylsema. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bylsema. For the veterans among your Bylsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bylsema lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Bylsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bylsema in 1969 was 68, and 95 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bylsema 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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