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Sjoerdsma Family History

Sjoerdsma 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: Boersma, Broersma, Swords, Sportsman, Elgersma, Steensma, Siordia

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Where is the Sjoerdsma family from?

You can see how Sjoerdsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjoerdsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sjoerdsma families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sjoerdsma's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sjoerdsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjoerdsma 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 Sjoerdsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sjoerdsma. 58% of Sjoerdsma 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%
  • Carpenter
    43%

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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Sjoerdsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjoerdsma 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Sjoerdsma. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sjoerdsma. For the veterans among your Sjoerdsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjoerdsma lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Sjoerdsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sjoerdsma in 1958 was 61, and 59 in 2003.

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