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Wiersum Name Meaning

Dutch (mainly Groningen): variant of Wiersema and Wiersma .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wiers, Wiersema, Wiersma, Wirkus, Wiesen, Wiesel, Mierau, Wierman

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Where is the Wiersum family from?

You can see how Wiersum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiersum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiersum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Wiersum families living in Michigan. This was about 65% of all the recorded Wiersum's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wiersum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiersum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiersum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiersum. 25% of Wiersum men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Wiersum women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiersum were Assistant and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Florist
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Assistant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Wiersum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiersum 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Wiersum. 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 85 military records available for the last name Wiersum. For the veterans among your Wiersum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiersum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wiersum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wiersum in 1964 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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