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Boerema Name Meaning

West Frisian and Dutch: variant of Boersma .

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


Similar surnames: Boersema, Boersma, Postema, Wiersema, Broersma, Bonnema, Boreman

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Where is the Boerema family from?

You can see how Boerema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Boerema families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Boerema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boerema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boerema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boerema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boerema. 32% of Boerema 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boerema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerema 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Boerema. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Boerema. For the veterans among your Boerema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerema lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Boerema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boerema in 1955 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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