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Duimstra Family History

Duimstra 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: Tuinstra, Dimitri, Hamstra, Dykstra, Kamstra, Kustra, Hiemstra

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Where is the Duimstra family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duimstra 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 Duimstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duimstra. 100% of Duimstra men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Duimstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duimstra 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Duimstra. 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 36 military records available for the last name Duimstra. For the veterans among your Duimstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duimstra lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Duimstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duimstra in 1958 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duimstra 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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