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Sybesma Family History

Sybesma Surname Meaning

West Frisian: patronymic formed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’ from the personal name Sybea short form of Sybert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sybesma family from?

You can see how Sybesma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sybesma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sybesma families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sybesma's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sybesma families in 1920.
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What did your Sybesma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sybesma. 34% of Sybesma men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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 Operator
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Sybesma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sybesma 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sybesma. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sybesma. For the veterans among your Sybesma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sybesma lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Sybesma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sybesma in 1970 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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