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Pekelsma Family History

Pekelsma 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: Perella, Ledesma, Perelman, Pekala, Peelman, Sekelsky, Piersma

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Where is the Pekelsma family from?

You can see how Pekelsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekelsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pekelsma families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pekelsma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pekelsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekelsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pekelsma ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Pekelsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekelsma 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 Pekelsma. 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 Pekelsma. For the veterans among your Pekelsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekelsma lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pekelsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pekelsma in 1957 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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