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Bjor Family History

Bjor 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: Bjorn, Bjork, Boor, Bjur, Bor, Bajor, Bao, Bear, Barr, Beer

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Where is the Bjor family from?

You can see how Bjor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bjor family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjor's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjor 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 99 census records available for the last name Bjor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjor 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bjor. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bjor. For the veterans among your Bjor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Bjor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bjor in 1969 was 71, and 88 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjor 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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