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Bjerksett Family History

Bjerksett 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: Burkett, Beckett, Berrett, Birkett, Bjerke, Bernett, Barkett, Jerrett

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjerksett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Bjerksett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjerksett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bjerksett. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bjerksett. For the veterans among your Bjerksett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjerksett lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Bjerksett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bjerksett in 1977 was 31, and 59 in 2000.

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