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Bjorensen Family History

Bjorensen 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: Bjornsen, Jorgensen, Sorensen, Bjornson, Lorensen, Sorenson, Bensen

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Where is the Bjorensen family from?

You can see how Bjorensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorensen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjorensen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bjorensen family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjorensen's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bjorensen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Bjorensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorensen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bjorensen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bjorensen. For the veterans among your Bjorensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorensen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Bjorensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bjorensen in 1981 was 71, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjorensen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorensen 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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