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Bjarnesen Family History

Bjarnesen 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: Arnesen, Bjornsen, Barnes, Barrese, Arneson, Jansen, Bernsen, Janssen

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Where is the Bjarnesen family from?

You can see how Bjarnesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjarnesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjarnesen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjarnesen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bjarnesen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Bjarnesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjarnesen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bjarnesen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bjarnesen. For the veterans among your Bjarnesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjarnesen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Bjarnesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bjarnesen in 1975 was 79, and 66 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjarnesen 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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