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Poutsma Family History

Poutsma 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: Prutsman, Postma, Postema, Posa, Cosma, Putman, Portman, Poma, Outman

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Where is the Poutsma family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Work and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poutsma. 100% of Poutsma men worked as a Farm Work and 100% of Poutsma women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Farm Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Poutsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poutsma 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Poutsma. 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 Poutsma. For the veterans among your Poutsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poutsma lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Poutsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poutsma in 1980 was 74, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poutsma 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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