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Jeerdsma Family History

Jeerdsma 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: Bergsma, Piersma, Boersma, Heerema, Wiersma, Jelsma, Jerome, Herdman

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Jeerdsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeerdsma 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jeerdsma. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jeerdsma. For the veterans among your Jeerdsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeerdsma lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Jeerdsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jeerdsma in 1972 was 67, and 67 in 1975.

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