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Foppema Family History

Foppema 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: Foppe, Kopper, Koppel, Hopper, Copeman, Hoppe, Koppelman, Fodera

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Where is the Foppema family from?

You can see how Foppema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foppema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Foppema families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foppema's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Foppema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foppema 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 68 census records available for the last name Foppema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foppema 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Foppema. 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 9 military records available for the last name Foppema. For the veterans among your Foppema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foppema lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Foppema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Foppema in 1967 was 89, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foppema 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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