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Piersma Name Meaning

West Frisian: patronymic formed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’ from a genitivized form of the personal name Pier a short form of Pieter (see Peter ).

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


Similar surnames: Pierson, Person, Persyn, Persin, Perman, Pierce, Pesta, Pieratt

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Where is the Piersma family from?

You can see how Piersma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piersma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Piersma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Piersma family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Piersma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Piersma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piersma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Piersma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piersma. 25% of Piersma men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Piersma women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piersma were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Gen Office Work
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Piersma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piersma 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Piersma. 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 103 military records available for the last name Piersma. For the veterans among your Piersma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piersma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Piersma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Piersma in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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