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Haitsma Family History

Haitsma 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: Reitsma, Hitsman, Hata, Huntsman, Hatem, Hautala, Hassman, Hartman

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Where is the Haitsma family from?

You can see how Haitsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haitsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Haitsma families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Haitsma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Haitsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haitsma 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 Haitsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haitsma. 50% of Haitsma men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Haitsma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Haitsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haitsma 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Haitsma. 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 94 military records available for the last name Haitsma. For the veterans among your Haitsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haitsma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Haitsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Haitsma in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haitsma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haitsma 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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