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Bjarke Family History

Bjarke 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: Bjerke, Barke, Barre, Blake, Brake, Berke, Barker, Bark, Barbe, Bakke

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Where is the Bjarke family from?

You can see how Bjarke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjarke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjarke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bjarke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjarke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bjarke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjarke 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 Bjarke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjarke. 100% of Bjarke 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%

What Bjarke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Bjarke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjarke 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Bjarke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Bjarke. For the veterans among your Bjarke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjarke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Bjarke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bjarke in 1966 was 81, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjarke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjarke 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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