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Wierdsma Family History

Wierdsma 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: Wiersma, Piersma, Wiersema, Wierda, Wierman, Bierma, Wernsman

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Where is the Wierdsma family from?

You can see how Wierdsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierdsma family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wierdsma family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wierdsma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wierdsma families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Wierdsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierdsma 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Wierdsma. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wierdsma. For the veterans among your Wierdsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierdsma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Wierdsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wierdsma in 1967 was 77, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wierdsma 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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