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Bjerge Family History

Bjerge 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: Berge, Bjorge, Bjerke, Jerge, Buerge, Berger, Berg, Berke, Bergen

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Where is the Bjerge family from?

You can see how Bjerge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjerge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bjerge families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bjerge's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Bjerge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjerge 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 115 census records available for the last name Bjerge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjerge 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Bjerge. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bjerge. For the veterans among your Bjerge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjerge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bjerge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bjerge in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjerge 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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