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Bjerkestrand Family History

Bjerkestrand 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: Bergstrand, Beckstrand, Ekstrand, Bertrand, Beckstead, Fjerstad

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Where is the Bjerkestrand family from?

You can see how Bjerkestrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjerkestrand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjerkestrand family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjerkestrand's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjerkestrand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjerkestrand 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 72 census records available for the last name Bjerkestrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjerkestrand 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Bjerkestrand. 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 Bjerkestrand. For the veterans among your Bjerkestrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjerkestrand lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Bjerkestrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bjerkestrand in 1981 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjerkestrand 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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