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Tjernlund Family History

Tjernlund 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: Bjorklund, Okerlund, Berglund, Stenlund, Greenlund, Berland, Penland

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Where is the Tjernlund family from?

You can see how Tjernlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjernlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tjernlund families living in North Dakota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tjernlund's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Tjernlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tjernlund 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 Tjernlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tjernlund. 100% of Tjernlund men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Tjernlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjernlund 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Tjernlund. 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 79 military records available for the last name Tjernlund. For the veterans among your Tjernlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjernlund lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tjernlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tjernlund in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjernlund 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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