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Teemsma Family History

Teemsma 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: Steensma, Teems, Testa, Teshima, Ledesma, Temme, Gemma, Bergsma

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Teemsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teemsma 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Teemsma. 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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There are 47 military records available for the last name Teemsma. For the veterans among your Teemsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teemsma lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Teemsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Teemsma in 1968 was 71, and 71 in 1999.

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