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Bjerkaas Family History

Bjerkaas 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: Berka, Berkes, Berkman, Bernas, Cherkas, Berks, Bjerke, Bjorkman

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Where is the Bjerkaas family from?

You can see how Bjerkaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjerkaas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bjerkaas families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bjerkaas's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjerkaas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjerkaas 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 Bjerkaas ancestors do for a living?

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

What Bjerkaas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Bjerkaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjerkaas 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Bjerkaas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bjerkaas. For the veterans among your Bjerkaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjerkaas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bjerkaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bjerkaas in 1968 was 51, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjerkaas 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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