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Heersema Family History

Heersema 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: Heerema, Hoeksema, Herrema, Boersema, Wiersema, Herrera, Heese

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Where is the Heersema family from?

You can see how Heersema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heersema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Heersema families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heersema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heersema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heersema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heersema ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Repairman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Heersema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heersema 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Heersema. 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 28 military records available for the last name Heersema. For the veterans among your Heersema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heersema lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heersema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heersema in 1963 was 84, and 61 in 2003.

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