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Brondsema Family History

Brondsema Name 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: Brandsma, Bronkema, Bonasera, Bonnema, Broersma, Boersema, Bronder

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brondsema ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Brondsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brondsema 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brondsema. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brondsema. For the veterans among your Brondsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brondsema lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Brondsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brondsema in 1961 was 51, and 87 in 2003.

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