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Herrema Name Meaning

West Frisian: variant of Heerema .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heerema, Heeren, Herrell, Harkema, Herrman, Herriman, Herre, Herrel

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Where is the Herrema family from?

You can see how Herrema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Herrema families living in Michigan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Herrema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Herrema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herrema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herrema. 34% of Herrema men worked as a Milker and 100% of Herrema women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Milker
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Herrema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Herrema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrema 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Herrema. 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 51 military records available for the last name Herrema. For the veterans among your Herrema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrema lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Herrema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herrema in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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