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Miersma Family History

Miersma 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: Piersma, Wiersma, Mersman, Miers, Bierma, Miera, Mierzwa, Boersma

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Where is the Miersma family from?

You can see how Miersma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miersma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Miersma families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Miersma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Miersma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miersma 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 Miersma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miersma. 58% of Miersma men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Helper
    43%

What Miersma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Miersma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miersma 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 Miersma. 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 17 military records available for the last name Miersma. For the veterans among your Miersma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miersma lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Miersma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Miersma in 1975 was 81, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miersma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miersma 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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