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Bjella Family History

Bjella 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: Bella, Bell, Stella, Belle, Bello, Bolla, Belka, Pella, Balla, Sella

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Where is the Bjella family from?

You can see how Bjella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bjella families living in North Dakota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bjella's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Bjella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Bjella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjella 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Bjella. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bjella. For the veterans among your Bjella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjella lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bjella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bjella in 1967 was 91, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjella 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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