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Nieuwsma Family History

Nieuwsma 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: Piersma, Wiersma, Niemi, Nieves, Niwa, Newsome, Nies, Ledesma, Newman

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Where is the Nieuwsma family from?

You can see how Nieuwsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieuwsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Nieuwsma families living in North Dakota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nieuwsma's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Nieuwsma families in 1920.
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What did your Nieuwsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieuwsma. 77% of Nieuwsma 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
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

What Nieuwsma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Nieuwsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieuwsma 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Nieuwsma. 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 37 military records available for the last name Nieuwsma. For the veterans among your Nieuwsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieuwsma lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Nieuwsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nieuwsma in 1955 was 37, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nieuwsma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieuwsma ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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