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Tietsema Family History

Tietsema 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: Sietsema, Ritsema, Wiersema, Tietsort, Hoeksema, Tietje, Piersma

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Tietsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tietsema 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tietsema. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tietsema. For the veterans among your Tietsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tietsema lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Tietsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tietsema in 1971 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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