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Pieksma Family History

Pieksma 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: Piersma, Wiersma, Pisa, Pressman, Pietila, Pinks, Piela, Pierson

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Where is the Pieksma family from?

You can see how Pieksma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieksma family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Pieksma family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pieksma's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pieksma families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pieksma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pieksma ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Pieksma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieksma 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pieksma. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pieksma. For the veterans among your Pieksma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieksma lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Pieksma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pieksma in 1984 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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