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Haarsma Family History

Haarsma 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: Haarstad, Harsha, Hardman, Haar, Harman, Haas, Haapala, Horsman, Hara

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Where is the Haarsma family from?

You can see how Haarsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haarsma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Haarsma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Haarsma families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Haarsma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Haarsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haarsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haarsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haarsma. 100% of Haarsma men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Haarsma women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Haarsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haarsma 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Haarsma. 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 Haarsma. For the veterans among your Haarsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haarsma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Haarsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Haarsma in 1966 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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