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Bjelkengren Family History

Bjelkengren 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: Bellenger, Elkington, Belvedere, Ellingsen, Blegen, Bellemare

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Where is the Bjelkengren family from?

You can see how Bjelkengren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjelkengren family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bjelkengren families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjelkengren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjelkengren families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Bjelkengren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjelkengren 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bjelkengren. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bjelkengren. For the veterans among your Bjelkengren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjelkengren lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Bjelkengren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bjelkengren in 1986 was 76, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjelkengren 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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