Geertsma Family History

Geertsma Surname 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: Geerts, Geers, Bergsma, Weerts, Reitsma, Gertsch, Geurts, Piersma, Boersma, Heerema

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50	Military Records
207	Immigration Records
132	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Geertsma family from?

You can see how Geertsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geertsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geertsma families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Geertsma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Geertsma families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geertsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 132 census records available for the last name Geertsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geertsma census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 207 immigration records available for the last name Geertsma. 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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Military Records

There are 50 military records available for the last name Geertsma. For the veterans among your Geertsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geertsma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Geertsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geertsma in 1967 was 82, and 76 in 1996.

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Geertsma Surname Meaning

Where is the Geertsma family from?

What Geertsma family records will you find?

What is the average Geertsma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Geertsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geertsma in 1967 was 82, and 76 in 1996.

Geertsma Family History

Geertsma Surname Meaning

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Geertsma Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Geertsma

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Geertsma lifespan?

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