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Haagsma Family History

Haagsma 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: Haag, Haas, Haga, Haagen, Haapala, Hageman, Hassman, Haataja, Kaasa

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Where is the Haagsma family from?

You can see how Haagsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haagsma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haagsma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Haagsma families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Haagsma's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Haagsma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haagsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haagsma ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Haagsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haagsma 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Haagsma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Haagsma. For the veterans among your Haagsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haagsma lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Haagsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Haagsma in 1956 was 61, and 61 in 2004.

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