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Boelsma Family History

Boelsma Name 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: Boersma, Boelman, Bosma, Boomsma, Bylsma, Broersma, Tolsma, Boerema

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Where is the Boelsma family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boelsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boelsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boelsma. 100% of Boelsma men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Boelsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boelsma 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Boelsma. 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 Boelsma. For the veterans among your Boelsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boelsma lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Boelsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boelsma in 1980 was 80, and 81 in 1998.

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