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Bjelkstrom Family History

Bjelkstrom 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: Beckstrom, Backstrom, Elfstrom, Ellstrom, Bergstrom, Hellstrom

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Where is the Bjelkstrom family from?

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

There are 27 census records available for the last name Bjelkstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjelkstrom 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Bjelkstrom. 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 Bjelkstrom. For the veterans among your Bjelkstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjelkstrom lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1970, in the United States, Bjelkstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bjelkstrom in 1969 was 96, and 90 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjelkstrom 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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