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Triemstra Family History

Triemstra 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: Hiemstra, Rienstra, Triest, Tuinstra, Vlietstra, Heemstra, Priest

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Where is the Triemstra family from?

You can see how Triemstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triemstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Triemstra families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Triemstra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Triemstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Triemstra 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 Triemstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Triemstra. 43% of Triemstra men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 Laborer
    43%
  • Produce Man
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Triemstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Triemstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triemstra 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Triemstra. 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 41 military records available for the last name Triemstra. For the veterans among your Triemstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triemstra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Triemstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Triemstra in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Triemstra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Triemstra 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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