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Bootsma Family History

Bootsma 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: Boomsma, Bosma, Boersma, Boothman, Boots, Booth, Cosma, Bottom

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Where is the Bootsma family from?

You can see how Bootsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bootsma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bootsma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Bootsma families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Bootsma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bootsma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bootsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bootsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bootsma. 67% of Bootsma men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Bootsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bootsma 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Bootsma. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bootsma. For the veterans among your Bootsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bootsma lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bootsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bootsma in 1960 was 36, and 90 in 2004.

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