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Hertema Family History

Hertema 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: Herrema, Herrera, Hertel, Herter, Harkema, Heerema, Hertz, Hartell

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertema 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 Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hertema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertema 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hertema. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hertema. For the veterans among your Hertema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertema lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Hertema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hertema in 1975 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

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