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Bjerrum Family History

Bjerrum 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: Bergum, Berry, Bertram, Borum, Barnum, Bearup, Brum, Beckum, Glerum

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Where is the Bjerrum family from?

You can see how Bjerrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjerrum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bjerrum families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bjerrum's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bjerrum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjerrum 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 95 census records available for the last name Bjerrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjerrum 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Bjerrum. 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 Bjerrum. For the veterans among your Bjerrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjerrum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bjerrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bjerrum in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjerrum 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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