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Sjaarda Family History

Sjaarda 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: Skarda, Sada, Seward, Saad, Saar, Carda, Saari, Jagoda, Sardi, Sarka

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Where is the Sjaarda family from?

You can see how Sjaarda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjaarda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sjaarda families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sjaarda's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sjaarda families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Sjaarda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjaarda 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Sjaarda. 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 44 military records available for the last name Sjaarda. For the veterans among your Sjaarda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjaarda lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Sjaarda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sjaarda in 1971 was 58, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjaarda 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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