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Brandsema Family History

Brandsema 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: Brandsma, Brander, Brandel, Branden, Branda, Braaksma, Bandstra

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Where is the Brandsema family from?

You can see how Brandsema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandsema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brandsema family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brandsema's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Brandsema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandsema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandsema ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plumber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Brandsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandsema 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Brandsema. 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 47 military records available for the last name Brandsema. For the veterans among your Brandsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandsema lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Brandsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brandsema in 1965 was 68, and 83 in 2001.

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