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Buekema Family History

Buekema 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: Buikema, Bueker, Barkema, Beukema, Balkema, Bultema, Boerema, Burkett

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Where is the Buekema family from?

You can see how Buekema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buekema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buekema family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Buekema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Buekema families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Buekema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buekema 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Buekema. 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 3 military records available for the last name Buekema. For the veterans among your Buekema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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