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Gersema Family History

Gersema 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: Gerstman, Gershman, Gerdeman, Gerena, Gerleman, Herrema, Boersema

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Where is the Gersema family from?

You can see how Gersema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gersema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gersema families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gersema families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gersema's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gersema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gersema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gersema ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Gersema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gersema 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gersema. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Gersema. For the veterans among your Gersema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gersema lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gersema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gersema in 1968 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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