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Bjur Family History

Bjur Surname Meaning

Swedish: from bjur ‘beaver’ probably a shortened form of any of several placenames formed with this element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bjur family from?

You can see how Bjur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bjur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Bjur families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bjur's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjur families in 1920.
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What did your Bjur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bjur. 39% of Bjur men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bjur women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Bjur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjur 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Bjur. 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 132 military records available for the last name Bjur. For the veterans among your Bjur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjur lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bjur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bjur in 1962 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjur 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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