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Fakkema Family History

Fakkema 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: Sikkema, Feikema, Barkema, Balkema, Alkema, Harkema, Flikkema, Takeda

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Where is the Fakkema family from?

You can see how Fakkema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fakkema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fakkema family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fakkema's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Fakkema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fakkema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fakkema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fakkema. 100% of Fakkema men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Fakkema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Fakkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fakkema 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fakkema. 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 43 military records available for the last name Fakkema. For the veterans among your Fakkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fakkema lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fakkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fakkema in 1962 was 76, and 33 in 2003.

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