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Valkema Family History

Valkema 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: Balkema, Alkema, Barkema, Valera, Harkema, Halsema, Valdes, Takeda

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Where is the Valkema family from?

You can see how Valkema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valkema family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Valkema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valkema families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Valkema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Valkema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valkema 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 159 census records available for the last name Valkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valkema 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Valkema. 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 24 military records available for the last name Valkema. For the veterans among your Valkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valkema lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Valkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Valkema in 1971 was 70, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valkema 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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