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Bjarnson Family History

Bjarnson 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: Bjornson, Branson, Bernson, Janson, Arnson, Bjornsen, Barson, Bahnson

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Where is the Bjarnson family from?

You can see how Bjarnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjarnson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjarnson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bjarnson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjarnson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bjarnson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjarnson 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 Bjarnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bjarnson. 50% of Bjarnson 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
    50%
  • Editorial Writer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Bjarnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Bjarnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjarnson 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Bjarnson. 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 67 military records available for the last name Bjarnson. For the veterans among your Bjarnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjarnson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bjarnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bjarnson in 1967 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjarnson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjarnson 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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